"EBay to Pay $3 Million for Harassment Campaign Involving Live Spiders and Fetal Pig"

eBay will pay $3 million to settle criminal charges after its former employees sent live spiders, a fetal pig, and a funeral wreath to a Massachusetts couple who criticized the company. The company was charged with stalking, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice. As part of the agreement, eBay admitted to targeting the victims in an intimidation campaign to change the content of their newsletter's reporting. Seven former employees and contractors were convicted, with sentences ranging from 12 months in prison to 57 months. eBay's CEO acknowledged the misconduct and stated that the company has strengthened its policies and remains committed to upholding high standards of conduct and ethics.