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‘A horrible nightmare’: the shocking story of the eBay harassment scandal
Jaw-dropping documentary Whatever It Takes details an aggressive stalking campaign targeted towards a couple whose reporting criticized the tech company
TL;DR
- Ina and David Steiner, journalists for EcommerceBytes, were targeted by eBay in a harassment campaign after criticizing the company.
- The campaign involved disturbing deliveries, online threats, and the listing of their home for unwanted events.
- eBay executives, including then-CEO Devin Wenig, were involved in ordering the harassment.
- Seven eBay employees were charged with cyberstalking, with one sentenced to prison.
- The Steiners received a $55.7 million civil settlement from eBay.
- The ordeal has caused lasting psychological trauma for the Steiners, including PTSD.
- A documentary, 'Whatever It Takes,' details their experience.
- Despite the settlement, the Steiners continue to report, emphasizing the importance of principled journalism.