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Prosser denies conspiring to steal Apple secrets in lawsuit response, blames Ramacciotti

Jon Prosser responds to Apple's lawsuit with an answer disputing allegations of conspiracy and theft.

By Marcus Mendz <https://www.threads.com/mvcmendes>·Jul 3·9to5mac.com·1 min read

Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)

Prosser denies conspiring to steal Apple secrets in lawsuit response, blames Ramacciotti
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Jon Prosser denies conspiring to steal Apple secrets in a response to the company's lawsuit, blaming co-defendant Michael Ramacciotti for unauthorized access to development iPhone data.

Why it matters

The dispute highlights tensions between tech reporters and companies over allegations of trade secret theft and misappropriation.

Jon Prosser says he didn't plan to steal secrets from Apple. He just got some info about their new iPhone design and shared it with people who wanted to watch the video.

Analysis

{"# Background on the Case":-1.2345678901234567,"

The Initial Leak and Ramacciotti's Role":"Prosser was accused of conspiring with Michael Ramacciotti to steal trade secrets from Apple.","

Prosser's Response and Discovery Process":"After being granted a chance to respond, Prosser disputes the allegations and claims he did not conspire or participate in any scheme.","# The Dispute Over Payment and Communication":-1.2345678901234567,"

Prosser's Financial Involvement":"Prosser admits sharing a portion of YouTube advertising revenue with Ramacciotti but claims he disconnected communication once he learned how the secrets were obtained.","# Apple's Allegations and Prosser's Defense":-1.2345678901234567,"

Apple's Losses Claimed as Speculative":"Prosser argues that any alleged losses are speculative and claims the company failed to mitigate them.","# Legal Relief Requested by Prosser":-1.2345678901234567,"

Dismissal of Complaint with Prejudice":"Prosser asks for dismissal of Apple's complaint, awarding him attorneys' fees and costs, and granting a jury trial on eligible issues."}

Key points

  • Prosser denies conspiring to steal Apple secrets
  • Ramacciotti is accused of unauthorized access to development iPhone data
  • Prosser disputes the characterization that he ignored the case
The Upside

If this dispute is resolved, it could set a precedent for how tech reporters are treated in legal cases involving trade secret allegations.

The Downside

If Prosser loses, it could lead to stricter regulations on sharing confidential information in tech journalism.

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Marcus Mendz <https://www.threads.com/mvcmendes>

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Jul 3, 2026

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