All articles tagged with #harassment campaign
The former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers, Eric Spofford, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to stalk and intimidate journalists who reported on his alleged misconduct, involving hiring individuals to vandalize homes and threaten journalists, in retaliation for their reporting. Spofford denies the allegations and is scheduled for court proceedings.
eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to settle criminal charges related to a 2019 harassment campaign against a Massachusetts couple by its former employees. The retaliation scheme involved sending disturbing deliveries to the couple's home, and the company has accepted responsibility for its employees' actions. The charges against eBay could be dismissed if it complies with the terms of the deferred prosecution agreement, which includes retaining an independent monitor to oversee the company for three years.
False bomb threats made at luxury hotels and embassies across Europe, the U.S., the Middle East and East Asia appear to be part of a harassment campaign targeting three Chinese people living abroad who have been critical of China's government. The journalist and two activists targeted by the campaign believe the harassment is backed by the Chinese government. Beijing has for decades used surveillance and intimidation to silence dissidents abroad.