'Crush this lady': how eBay harassment campaign led to $56M payout | Hacker News

Former eBay security executives were sentenced for taking part in a coordinated harassment and cyberstalking campaign against a Massachusetts couple.

The couple had published a newsletter critical of eBay, and the case became a stark example of corporate retaliation crossing into criminal conduct.

The sentencing followed federal convictions and came alongside eBay’s $56 million payout tied to the scandal.

The case underscores how internal abuse can trigger prison terms, fines, and severe reputational damage for a major company.