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Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

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The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.

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  1. 12News Phoenix

    Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.

  2. Al Jazeera

    US trade commission files anti-trust lawsuit against online retailer Amazon (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Attorneys general from 17 states joined the Federal Trade Commission’s suit, which accuses Amazon of harming consumers.

  3. New York Post

    Amazon sued by FTC, 17 states for allegedly inflating online prices, overcharging sellers (opens New York Post)

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    The FTC and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon — the latest government attempt at breaking Big Tech’s dominance of the internet.

  4. CBS News

    FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon (opens CBS News)

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    Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Amazon sued by FTC, 17 states over alleged illegal monopoly (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices — on and off Amazon — overcharge sellers and stifle competition.

  6. ABC 7 New York

    FTC Amazon lawsuit: Federal Trade Commission, 17 states sue e-commerce giant (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition.

  7. CNET

    Amazon Sued by FTC and 17 States Over Alleged Monopoly Power (opens CNET)

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    Amazon denies that it's driving up prices for buyers and sellers in its store.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices, overcharges sellers (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals are alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers, and stifle competition.

  9. Engadget

    The FTC accuses Amazon of 'monopolistic practices' in long-expected antitrust suit (opens Engadget)

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    Amazon filed a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon today.

  10. New Hampshire Union Leader

    U.S sues Amazon.com for breaking antitrust law and harming consumers (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    WASHINGTON — Joined by New Hampshire and 16 other states, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.com on Tuesday, charging the online retailer with harming

  11. Washington Times

    FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace (opens Washington Times)

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    The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon on Tuesday for allegedly using illegal tactics to prevent competitors from growing.

  12. Truthout

    FTC and 17 States File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon (opens Truthout)

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    This is one of the most important antitrust cases in U.S. history," said a supporter of the federal agency's lawsuit.

  13. Tampa Bay Times

    Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states, accused of inflating online prices, overcharging sellers (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    The lawsuit follows a yearslong investigation. It’s one of the biggest legal challenges brought against the e-commerce behemoth in its nearly 30-year history.

  14. Reason

    FTC files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon (opens Reason)

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    Among the allegations, the agency charges that Amazon Prime subscribers are incentivized to make the most of their subscription by buying more products.

  15. FOX Business

    Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states for allegedly inflating online prices (opens FOX Business)

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    The FTC and 17 state attorneys general sued Amazon Tuesday over claims that the company illegally maintains its monopoly power, which drives up prices for consumers.

  16. BGR

    FTC and 17 states sue Amazon over alleged monopolistic practices (opens BGR)

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    The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general are suing Amazon over alleged monopolistic practices.

  17. Newsweek

    FTC vs. Amazon explained: What's at stake in landmark antitrust lawsuit (opens Newsweek)

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    The Federal Trade Commission, along with 17 states, on Tuesday sued the online retail giant Amazon for being a monopoly in violation of antitrust laws.

  18. Courthouse News Service

    FTC hits Amazon with antitrust suit (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Amazon used

  19. Time

    Amazon Sued by FTC and 17 States (opens Time)

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    The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.

  20. Hot Air

    New: FTC, 17 states sue Amazon on anti-trust concerns (opens Hot Air)

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    According to a news release sent by the agency, the FTC and states that joined the lawsuit are asking the court to issue a permanent injunction court that they say would prohibit Amazon from engaging...

  21. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Amazon sued by FTC, 17 states over allegations it inflates prices, overcharges sellers (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    The lawsuit is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses.

  22. PBS NewsHour

    FTC and 17 states sue Amazon, alleging price-fixing and overcharging (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Many had wondered whether the agency would seek to a forced break-up of the retail giant, which is also dominant in cloud computing and has a growing presence in other sectors like groceries and health care.

  23. PhillyVoice

    Pennsylvania, New Jersey join FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon (opens PhillyVoice)

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    The feds and 17 states claim the online retailer inflates prices and stifles competition by using illegal business tactics

  24. Portland Press Herald

    FTC and 17 states sue Amazon, saying it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The lawsuit is the result of a yearslong investigation into the company's businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against it in its nearly 30-year history.

  25. Investopedia

    FTC Brings Antitrust Case Against Amazon (opens Investopedia)

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    The Federal Trade Commission along with 17 states sued Amazon, alleging it uses illegal monopolistic power to stifle competition and keep prices high, to the detriment of customers and sellers.

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