Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics
5 years, 11 months ago

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics

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Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos accused the National Enquirer and its publisher David Pecker of extortion and blackmail, stepping up a war of words between the world’s richest man and a confidant of U.S. President Donald Trump. "Rather than capitulate to extortion and blackmail, I’ve decided to publish exactly what they sent me, despite the personal cost and embarrassment they threaten," Bezos wrote in a post on Medium. Trump has repeatedly vilified Amazon’s CEO, threatening his company with tax increases, antitrust prosecution and higher shipping fees, while attacking the Washington Post as a “scam.” In 2015, Bezos offered to blast Trump into space, but has mostly avoided mentioning Trump publicly -- until Thursday. A representative for AMI responded in one of the emails: "With millions of Americans having a vested interest in the success of Amazon, of which your client remains founder, chairman, CEO, and president, an exploration of Mr. Bezos’ judgment as reflected by his texts and photos is indeed newsworthy and in the public interest."

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Jeff Bezos urges US judge to dismiss lawsuit filed by girlfriend’s brother
4 years, 11 months ago

Jeff Bezos urges US judge to dismiss lawsuit filed by girlfriend’s brother

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Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos hit back at the estranged brother of his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, asking a California judge to throw out a defamation suit filed against him last week by Michael Sanchez. Bezos’ response, filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, called Sanchez’s claims baseless and said the suit amounted to an attempt to chill …

Jeff Bezos sued by girlfriend’s brother for defamation
4 years, 11 months ago

Jeff Bezos sued by girlfriend’s brother for defamation

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Michael Sanchez, the brother of Jeff Bezos’s girlfriend, is suing the Amazon founder for defamation, alleging that Bezos and his team falsely told reporters that Sanchez provided nude photos of Bezos to The National Enquirer. The lawsuit says Bezos began his affair with Sanchez’s sister, Lauren, in 2017, when her production company was hired to do work …

Jeff Bezos sued by girlfriend Lauren Sanchez's brother, accused of defaming Amazon chief by leaking 'graphic photographs'
4 years, 11 months ago

Jeff Bezos sued by girlfriend Lauren Sanchez's brother, accused of defaming Amazon chief by leaking 'graphic photographs'

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The brother of Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend has filed a lawsuit accusing Bezos and his security consultant of defaming him in connection with a 2019 National Enquirer story revealing Bezos’ extramarital affair The brother of Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend has filed a lawsuit accusing Bezos and his security consultant of defaming him in connection with a 2019 National Enquirer story revealing Bezos’ …

Jeff Bezos sued by girlfriend Lauren’s brother over defamation
4 years, 11 months ago

Jeff Bezos sued by girlfriend Lauren’s brother over defamation

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Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos will now fight a family battle as Michael Sanchez, brother of his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, has filed a lawsuit against him, alleging that the world's richest man defamed him by saying that Michael leaked intimate photos and texts to the National Enquirer. Last week, in a further twist to Bezos' phone saga, The Wall …

National Enquirer bought Jeff Bezos texts from girlfriend’s brother: report
5 years, 9 months ago

National Enquirer bought Jeff Bezos texts from girlfriend’s brother: report

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The National Enquirer bought revealing messages between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his then-secret girlfriend for $200,000 from her brother, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The Enquirer accessed the text messages, and in January reported that Bezos had an extramarital affair with former news anchor and entertainment reporter Lauren Sanchez -- a leak that led to his divorce. The …

Brother Of Bezos' Lover Sold Their Private Texts To National Enquirer: Reports
5 years, 9 months ago

Brother Of Bezos' Lover Sold Their Private Texts To National Enquirer: Reports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Contrary to Jeff Bezos’ suspicions, it wasn’t the White House, Saudi Arabia or hackers who provided the National Enquirer with the cache of racy text messages that the Amazon founder sent to his girlfriend. David Pecker, American Media Inc.’s CEO, reportedly approved the payment to Sánchez so the tabloid could acquire the sexually charged text messages that …

Jeff Bezos: Trump-supporting brother of Amazon CEO's girlfriend 'leaked his sexual text messages'
5 years, 10 months ago

Jeff Bezos: Trump-supporting brother of Amazon CEO's girlfriend 'leaked his sexual text messages'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeff Bezos’s intimate text …

AMI chief Pecker push back against Amazon's Bezos against extortion accusation
5 years, 11 months ago

AMI chief Pecker push back against Amazon's Bezos against extortion accusation

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AMI and its CEO David Pecker have had close links to Trump, who has attacked Bezos. The owner of US tabloid newspaper the National Enquirer pushed back on Friday against accusations of “extortion and blackmail” from Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos, saying its reporting on an extramarital relationship involving the world’s richest man was lawful and it would investigate his …

Jeff Bezos: Federal prosecutors investigating National Enquirer's alleged blackmail of Amazon CEO
5 years, 11 months ago

Jeff Bezos: Federal prosecutors investigating National Enquirer's alleged blackmail of Amazon CEO

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal prosecutors are investigating …

Bezos says Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics
5 years, 11 months ago

Bezos says Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday he was the target of “extortion and blackmail” by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him unless he stopped investigating how the tabloid obtained his private exchanges with his mistress. Several days ago, someone at AMI told Bezos’ team that the …

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says National Enquirer publisher tried to extort him
5 years, 11 months ago

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says National Enquirer publisher tried to extort him

CNN  

New York CNN Business — In an explosive tell-all blog post published Thursday, Jeff Bezos accused the publisher of the National Enquirer of trying to extort him. “In the AMI letters I’m making public, you will see the precise details of their extortionate proposal: They will publish the personal photos unless Gavin de Becker and I make the specific false …

Jeff Bezos Says 'National Enquirer' Tried To Blackmail Him Over Personal Photos
5 years, 11 months ago

Jeff Bezos Says 'National Enquirer' Tried To Blackmail Him Over Personal Photos

NPR  

Jeff Bezos Says 'National Enquirer' Tried To Blackmail Him Over Personal Photos Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated Feb. 8 at 2:45 p.m. ET Amazon CEO and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos is accusing American Media Inc., parent company of the National Enquirer, of extortion, saying it threatened to publish potentially embarrassing personal photos …

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