Amazon Faces FTC In Trial Over Alleged Prime Enrollment Strategy: Report

According to a CNBC report, the trial was expected to last approximately a month, and jury selection began on Monday, with opening arguments scheduled for Tuesday.
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Published Sep 23, 2025 | 7:35 AM GMT-04
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Amazon (AMZN) is reportedly facing off against the Federal Trade Commission in a closely watched trial based on allegations that the company misled consumers into enrolling in its Prime membership program.

According to a CNBC report, the trial is being held in a federal court in Seattle. The report added that the trial was expected to last approximately a month and that jury selection began on Monday, with opening arguments slated for Tuesday.

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