FTC Stands Firm Against Amazon in Prime Membership Dispute

In a surprising turn of events, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced its readiness to proceed with the trial against Amazon.com Inc. regarding the Prime membership case. This announcement comes after the FTC initially sought a delay, citing resource constraints.

Jonathan Cohen, the FTC's attorney, clarified the situation in a letter, stating, "The commission does not have resource constraints and we are fully prepared to litigate this case." He further emphasized the FTC's commitment to adhere to the court's schedule and deadlines, marking a significant shift from the previous stance.

The case centers around allegations that Amazon misled customers into subscribing to its Prime service without their consent. The trial is set to begin on September 22, with the FTC now fully prepared to present its case against the tech giant.