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California AG Accuses Amazon of Price-Fixing Collusion

4/22/2026

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Bonta Targets Amazon

California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges Amazon colluded with retailers to raise online prices, per newly unsealed court evidence.
The antitrust suit claims Amazon pressured Levi Strauss to influence pricing at Walmart and Home Depot.
Allegations include encouraging price increases and removing lower-priced products from rival sites.
Bonta says the actions harm consumers by limiting options.
A July hearing and a January 2027 trial are scheduled.

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Bianco Reopens Investigation

California Sheriff Chad Bianco closed the election-fraud case for lack of evidence, then reopened it under influence from the constitutional sheriffs movement.
Internal emails show the investigation relied on information from fringe groups, despite Bianco's doubts.
The emails indicate the sheriff's office did not produce substantial evidence and risked disrupting future elections.
The state's response has been criticized as inadequate to ensure election integrity.

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Bonta Targets Amazon

California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges Amazon colluded with retailers to raise online prices, per newly unsealed court evidence.
The antitrust suit claims Amazon pressured Levi Strauss to influence pricing at Walmart and Home Depot.
Allegations include encouraging price increases and removing lower-priced products from rival sites.
Bonta says the actions harm consumers by limiting options.
A July hearing and a January 2027 trial are scheduled.

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