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FTC Pushes Forward with Amazon Trial Despite Delay Request

3/13/2025

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to move forward with its trial against Amazon, rejecting an earlier request for a two-month delay. FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen, who initially cited staffing shortages, now asserts the agency is ready to take on the tech giant. The trial is scheduled for September 22, 2023, as Amazon faces increasing scrutiny over its business practices.

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Story summary

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to move forward with its trial against Amazon, rejecting an earlier request for a two-month delay. FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen, who initially cited staffing shortages, now asserts the agency is ready to take on the tech giant. The trial is scheduled for September 22, 2023, as Amazon faces increasing scrutiny over its business practices.