A senior Apple exec could be jailed in Epic case; it's time to end this disaster

a year ago

Judge confirms Apple acted in bad faith and lied under oath in the Apple vs Epic Games case.
Apple's VP of Finance, Alex Roman, lied under oath, and the matter has been referred for criminal investigation.
Apple deliberately subverted the court's ruling by continuing to demand commissions on external App Store sales.
The judge's 80-page order details Apple's attempts to mislead the court and cover up its actions.
Apple faces potential criminal sanctions, and Roman could be jailed for perjury.
The dispute began when Epic Games bypassed Apple's 30% commission, leading to legal battles.
Apple's refusal to comply with the court's injunction escalated the issue from civil to criminal.
Apple's actions may be driven by concerns over revealing the significant revenue from App Store commissions.
Apple has three options: comply, negotiate, or appeal, with compliance being the most sensible choice.
The situation could impact Apple's brand and investor confidence, especially regarding its Services revenue.

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