The publisher of the National Enquirer has insisted it “acted lawfully” amid claims that it threatened to publish revealing photographs of Amazon chief Jeff Bezos unless his private investigators backed off the US tabloid. The publisher of the National Enquirer has insisted it “acted lawfully” amid claims that it threatened to publish revealing photographs of Amazon chief Jeff Bezos unless his private investigators backed off the US tabloid. The Enquirer published a story last month that included lurid texts between Mr Bezos and former TV anchor Lauren Sanchez. He has been highly critical of Mr Bezos and the Post’s coverage of the White House. The photos include a “below the belt selfie” of Mr Bezos, photos of him in tight underwear and wearing only a towel, and several revealing photos of Ms Sanchez, according to the emails Mr Bezos released.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2019 15:11 UTC