Jeff Bezos-owned Amazon is the subject of a lawsuit wherein a West Virginian man was able to spy on an underage Brazilian girl using a hidden camera, bought from the e-commerce platform.

Jeff Bezos-owned Amazon is the subject of a lawsuit wherein a West Virginian man was able to spy on an underage Brazilian girl using a hidden camera, bought from the e-commerce platform. The suit, brought by the girl, alleges that Amazon failed to remove the controversial product from its catalogue despite inspecting it three times and knowing the harm it could cause. The girl is suing the e-commerce giant for unspecified damages and is looking for a jury trial. Amazon attempted to get the case dismissed previously but a judge said Amazon cannot act surprised when a buyer used the product for its advertised purpose. The said device resembles a clothes hook and was purchased from Amazon by the accused, identified as Darrel Wells. He spied on a foreign exchange student who was living in his home. He has been charged with child porn and 10 counts of criminal invasion of privacy. According to a report in Fox News, the seller on the platform sold the camera s part of the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. The company policy states that products sold in the FBA program go through a thorough inspection process under which it is checked if the product meets restrictions, is in good shape and meets the safety standards. While the exact clothes hook hidden camera is no longer available on Amazon, several similar products are still available for purchase on the Amazon marketplace. WATCH | Why you shouldn't put Alexa in your bedroom Previous instances Notably, this is not the first instance when Amazon has come under scrutiny for selling hidden cameras that have been used for ulterior purposes. In June, earlier this year, the company agreed to a $5.8 million settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission after a former employee of its Ring doorbell camera unit was caught spying for months on female customers in 2017. The FTC in its complaint stated the employee viewed videos made by at least 81 female customers and Ring employees using Ring products. "Undetected by Ring, the employee continued spying for months," the FTC said, adding, "Ring's disregard for privacy and security exposed consumers to spying and harassment." Also read | Amazon settles Ring camera spying scandal, to pay this amount as settlement Apart from the $5.8 million settlement, Amazon also agreed to pay $25 million after Alexa (virtual assistant technology) was found violating the privacy rights of children. FTC found that Alexa failed to delete recordings at the request of parents and kept them longer than necessary. (With inputs from agencies)

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The former US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> has been advised to stay away from his aid Matt Gaetz who is being investigated for allegedly having a sexual relationship with an underage girl.

Gaetz is a Republican Congressman who is being investigated for "sexual conduct with women". However, he has denied these accusations, describing them to be "as searing as they are false".

He has also claimed to be a victim of an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-ally-matt-gaetz-calls-himself-victim-of-extortion-by-justice-department-374695">'extortion'</a> plan by the Justice Department. He made these allegations during an interview.

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However, several Republicans have said the chances of Gaetz returning to Congress are very slim, especially due to the inner conflict and less support for him within the party.

"I don't hope for anybody to be guilty of anything but it sounds like [Gaetz has] got a lot of explaining to do," Barry Bennett, a longtime Republican operative and former Trump adviser was quoted saying by the Associated Press.

"People underestimate Donald Trump's political ear … For something like this, a 10ft pole is not long enough. The former president should stay as far away from this as possible."

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Gaetz's former leader, Donald Trump, has also reportedly claimed Gaetz's affair to be "really bad" but he also believes the accusations against him could be a "smear".

House minority leader Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, has also claimed the accusations against Gaetz to be "serious".

"If in fact these allegations are true, of course being removed from the Judiciary committee is the least that could be done. From what we've heard so far, this would be a matter for the ethics committee," Democratic House Speaker,&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi said.

The former US President Donald Trump has been advised to stay away from his aid Matt Gaetz who is being investigated for allegedly having a sexual relationship with an underage girl.

The former US President Donald Trump has been advised to stay away from his aid Matt Gaetz who is being investigated for allegedly having a sexual relationship with an underage girl. Gaetz is a Republican Congressman who is being investigated for "sexual conduct with women". However, he has denied these accusations, describing them to be "as searing as they are false". He has also claimed to be a victim of an 'extortion' plan by the Justice Department. He made these allegations during an interview. Also read | Trump's ally under investigation for sexual relationship with underage girls However, several Republicans have said the chances of Gaetz returning to Congress are very slim, especially due to the inner conflict and less support for him within the party. "I don't hope for anybody to be guilty of anything but it sounds like [Gaetz has] got a lot of explaining to do," Barry Bennett, a longtime Republican operative and former Trump adviser was quoted saying by the Associated Press. "People underestimate Donald Trump's political ear … For something like this, a 10ft pole is not long enough. The former president should stay as far away from this as possible." Also read | Capitol police sues Trump for 'physical and emotional' damage in Capitol riot Gaetz's former leader, Donald Trump, has also reportedly claimed Gaetz's affair to be "really bad" but he also believes the accusations against him could be a "smear". House minority leader Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, has also claimed the accusations against Gaetz to be "serious". "If in fact these allegations are true, of course being removed from the Judiciary committee is the least that could be done. From what we've heard so far, this would be a matter for the ethics committee," Democratic House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi said.

'Lot of explaining to do': Trump advised to stay away from Matt Gaetz amid his sex scandal

Matt Gaetz, a close ally of Donald Trump who is under investigation for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. He has now claimed to be a victim of 'extortion'.

Gaetz, a 38-year-old Republican Congressman, claimed to be a victim of an 'extortion' plan by the Justice Department. He made these allegations during an interview.

David McGee, a former justice department employee has been named in this accusation. McGee, however, has denied these allegations saying the claims are "completely false".

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"This is a blatant attempt to distract from the fact he’s under investigation for sex trafficking of minors," McGee said. "I have no connection with that case at all, other than one of a thousand people who have heard the rumors."

The Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, who interviewed Gaetz described it as "one of the weirdest interviews I’ve ever conducted".

"I don’t think that clarified much," Carlson said on air. "But it certainly showed this is a deeply interesting story, and we will be following it. Don’t quite understand it, but we will bring you more when we find out."

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Gaetz has been accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old who was allegedly paid to travel with him.

Calling it a planned criminal extortion plan, he said in a statement, "Over the past several weeks my family and I have been victims of an organised criminal extortion involving a former DoJ [Department of Justice] official, seeking $25m while threatening to smear my name."

He has also claimed that his father has been wearing a recording device on the FBI's order "to catch these criminals". He has urged the justice department to release those recordings.

Matt Gaetz, a close ally of Donald Trump who is under investigation for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. He has now claimed to be a victim of 'extortion'.

Matt Gaetz, a close ally of Donald Trump who is under investigation for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. He has now claimed to be a victim of 'extortion'. Gaetz, a 38-year-old Republican Congressman, claimed to be a victim of an 'extortion' plan by the Justice Department. He made these allegations during an interview. David McGee, a former justice department employee has been named in this accusation. McGee, however, has denied these allegations saying the claims are "completely false". Also read | Capitol police sues Trump for 'physical and emotional' damage in Capitol riot "This is a blatant attempt to distract from the fact he’s under investigation for sex trafficking of minors," McGee said. "I have no connection with that case at all, other than one of a thousand people who have heard the rumors." The Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, who interviewed Gaetz described it as "one of the weirdest interviews I’ve ever conducted". "I don’t think that clarified much," Carlson said on air. "But it certainly showed this is a deeply interesting story, and we will be following it. Don’t quite understand it, but we will bring you more when we find out." Also read | Donald Trump's video teaser removed by Facebook: Lara Trump Gaetz has been accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old who was allegedly paid to travel with him. Calling it a planned criminal extortion plan, he said in a statement, "Over the past several weeks my family and I have been victims of an organised criminal extortion involving a former DoJ [Department of Justice] official, seeking $25m while threatening to smear my name." He has also claimed that his father has been wearing a recording device on the FBI's order "to catch these criminals". He has urged the justice department to release those recordings.

Trump's ally, Matt Gaetz, calls himself victim of 'extortion' by justice department

A close ally of former US president, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, has denied accusations against him stating he had relationships with underage girls.

Matt Gaetz, a Republican in Congress, said his lawyers have been informed that he is the subject of an investigation for "sexual conduct with women". However, he has also claimed that he is not the target of this ongoing investigation.

He has been accused of having sexual relationships with underage girls. Gaetz, however, has denied these accusations, describing them to be "as searing as they are false".

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Gaetz opened up about this a little after the New York Times reported that the Trump ally was under investigation by the justice department to find out if he violated federal sex trafficking laws.

He has also been accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old who was allegedly paid to travel with him.

Calling it a planned criminal extortion plan, he said in a statement, "Over the past several weeks my family and I have been victims of an organised criminal extortion involving a former DoJ [Department of Justice] official, seeking $25m while threatening to smear my name."

He has also claimed that his father has been wearing a recording device on the FBI's order "to catch these criminals". He has urged the justice department to release those recordings.

"No part of the allegations against me are true, and the people pushing these lies are targets of the ongoing extortion investigation," he said.

After he opened up about the investigation, he accused the US Department of Justice of purposely trying to make his conduct look criminal.

"I believe that there are people at the Department of Justice who are trying to criminalize my sexual conduct, you know, when I was a single guy," he said in an interview with Axios.&nbsp;

"I have definitely, in my single days, provided for women I’ve dated," he added. "You know, I’ve paid for flights, for hotel rooms. I’ve been, you know, generous as a partner. I think someone is trying to make that look criminal when it is not."

A close ally of former US president, Donald Trump, has denied accusations against him stating he had relationships with underage girls. Matt Gaetz, a Republican in Congress, said his lawyers have been informed that he is the subject of an investigation for "sexual conduct with women".

A close ally of former US president, Donald Trump, has denied accusations against him stating he had relationships with underage girls. Matt Gaetz, a Republican in Congress, said his lawyers have been informed that he is the subject of an investigation for "sexual conduct with women". However, he has also claimed that he is not the target of this ongoing investigation. He has been accused of having sexual relationships with underage girls. Gaetz, however, has denied these accusations, describing them to be "as searing as they are false". Also read | Capitol police sues Trump for 'physical and emotional' damage in Capitol riot Gaetz opened up about this a little after the New York Times reported that the Trump ally was under investigation by the justice department to find out if he violated federal sex trafficking laws. He has also been accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old who was allegedly paid to travel with him. Calling it a planned criminal extortion plan, he said in a statement, "Over the past several weeks my family and I have been victims of an organised criminal extortion involving a former DoJ [Department of Justice] official, seeking $25m while threatening to smear my name." He has also claimed that his father has been wearing a recording device on the FBI's order "to catch these criminals". He has urged the justice department to release those recordings. "No part of the allegations against me are true, and the people pushing these lies are targets of the ongoing extortion investigation," he said. After he opened up about the investigation, he accused the US Department of Justice of purposely trying to make his conduct look criminal. "I believe that there are people at the Department of Justice who are trying to criminalize my sexual conduct, you know, when I was a single guy," he said in an interview with Axios. "I have definitely, in my single days, provided for women I’ve dated," he added. "You know, I’ve paid for flights, for hotel rooms. I’ve been, you know, generous as a partner. I think someone is trying to make that look criminal when it is not."

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Amazon sued for selling hidden camera used to spy on underage girl

'Lot of explaining to do': Trump advised to stay away from Matt Gaetz amid his sex scandal

Trump's ally, Matt Gaetz, calls himself victim of 'extortion' by justice department

Trump's ally under investigation for sexual relationship with underage girls