[Chode]

it’s called a hint... can we have one???

[Fungi]

Okra included?

[ClearCase_guy]

Is this because they left a bad review for Haribo sugar-free gummi bears?

[j.havenfarm]

Information-free content

[libh8er]

I am automacally suspicious of a heavily one sided article that tells the reader what to think. Can we have a one paragraph summary ?

[dadfly]

vile.

i have done no business with Amazon for years now. and thank God i’ve been able to avoid them (except when they block my driveway or road).

[algore]

Can someone tell me

Why
Who
What
Where
How?

Even if not in that order?

[aMorePerfectUnion]

For the new year, maybe think about what CRUCIAL info is required to post a good thread..l

[libh8er]

Alternate / non clickbait headline

Amazon files appeal after judge rules in favor of local family

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/i-feel-like-were-being-hunted-amazon-files-appeal-after-judge-drops-lawsuit-against-local-family/TQBZ4P6Z2RGVPIR4G3KUGWJVWM/

[PghBaldy]

Details here: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/after-3-years-seattles-amy-nelson-still-fighting-amazon-and-doj/

[Responsibility2nd]

Threads like this makes me miss humblegunner for his dead on accuracy in blasting blog pimps.

[UnwashedPeasant]

Article summary from ChatGPT:

A husband and wife have been in a legal battle with Amazon and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for three years, after Amazon accused the husband of fraud and kickbacks related to his former job at AWS. The Nelsons claim that they are innocent and that Amazon has been harassing them with false allegations, seizing their bank accounts, raiding their home, and forcing them to spend millions on legal fees.

The DOJ is involved because it has the authority to investigate and prosecute cases of fraud, corruption, and other crimes that may affect the public interest or national security. The DOJ alleges that Casey Nelson, Amy’s husband, received kickbacks from a real estate developer while working at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and that he used his position to steer AWS contracts to the developer’s properties. The DOJ claims that this scheme defrauded Amazon and the U.S. government of millions of dollars, and that it violated the federal anti-kickback statute, the wire fraud statute, and the honest services fraud statute. The DOJ also accuses the husband of obstructing justice by lying to investigators and deleting evidence. The DOJ’s case is separate from the civil lawsuit that Amazon filed against the husband, which seeks to recover damages and enforce a non-compete agreement. The civil lawsuit is currently on hold pending the outcome of the criminal trial.

Gratuitous image of innocent party:

[lurk]

Is this a new thing on FR, to leave hints of a story with no follow up?

[logi_cal869]

This linked compost article at the feed explains a lot of it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/07/15/amazon-virginia-lawsuit-forfeiture/

Paywall, unless you give them a fake email. Is what it is.

Very strange story, but evidence of more weaponization of DOJ.

[leaning conservative]

I read a long article about this case about a year ago. I’m not dumb, but I was still confused at the end. It is soooo convoluted.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I keep telling people Commizon is evil and am met with the whine about how nice it is to buy cheap crap from evil people.

[Menehune56]

What did I just read?

[pierrem15]

The US is more and more openly a corrupt oligarchy: we have the best government money can buy. The revolving doors between government, white shoe law firms and the C-Suite ensure that everyone at the top has a “buddy” ready to lend a hand.

[gattaca]

p

[muir_redwoods]

tl/dr