Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement represents a monumental victory for American consumers who were trapped in deceptive Prime subscriptions. The FTC secured the second-largest settlement in its history, putting billions back into Americans' pockets while forcing Amazon to end its unlawful enrollment practices that affected 35 million people. This record-breaking enforcement action proves the system works when agencies hold Big Tech accountable.
The $2.5 billion settlement is a drop in the bucket for Amazon, representing barely 0.1% of its $2.4 trillion market cap while letting executives escape real accountability. Amazon avoided a jury trial that would have exposed the full extent of its deceptive practices to the public and likely resulted in harsher penalties. This sweetheart deal allows Amazon to pay its way out without admitting wrongdoing.
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