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Apple Faces Criminal Contempt Charges After Executive Lies Under Oath in Epic Games Trial

Apple faces potential criminal contempt charges after a judge ruled an executive lied under oath regarding a 27% commission fee on off-app payments in the Epic Games legal battle.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

Apple Lied Under Oath in Epic Games Trial, May Face Criminal Contempt Charges

**Key Points:|

  • Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Ruling: An Apple executive, Alex Roman, willfully lied to the court about a 27% commission fee on off-app payments.
  • Anti-Competitive Policies: The judge found that Apple’s policies were deceptive and anti-competitive, violating a 2021 injunction to remove anti-steering barriers.
  • Hidden Meeting Documentation: Apple withheld documents related to a June 2023 meeting involving CEO Tim Cook about the 2021 court order.
  • Potential Punishment: The case has been referred to U.S. attorneys for an investigation into possible criminal contempt proceedings against Roman or Apple.
  • Epic Games' Response: Epic CEO Tim Sweeney declared victory and proposed a peace plan.
  • Apple's Stance: Apple strongly disagrees with the decision but will comply with the order and appeal.
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