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eBay executive ordered to pay $56M for harassment campaign · 2 sources tracked

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A former eBay executive was ordered to pay $56 million in damages following a harassment campaign against a newsletter editor. The campaign involved sending the editor disturbing packages, including a live spider and a funeral wreath, and making threats. This incident highlights a disturbing trend of online harassment extending into real-world intimidation. AI

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eBay executive ordered to pay $56M for harassment campaign · 2 sources tracked

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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