# Judge Accuses Apple Executive of Perjury in Epic Games Aftermath

## Judge Accuses Apple Executive of Perjury in Epic Games Aftermath

In a stunning development stemming from the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, a federal judge has accused an Apple executive of “outright lies” under oath. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who previously ruled against Apple’s App Store commission policies, alleges that Alex Roman, Apple’s Vice President of Finance, provided misleading and false testimony during the proceedings.

The accusation centers around the 27% commission Apple planned to charge on purchases made outside the App Store, a move designed to comply with Judge Gonzalez Rogers’ earlier injunction banning commissions on external purchases. According to the judge, Roman testified that the 27% fee wasn’t finalized until January 16th, 2024. However, Judge Gonzalez Rogers asserts that “contemporaneous business documents” reveal the decision, including the 27% commission, was actually made in July 2023. She further states that neither Apple nor its legal counsel corrected the “obvious lies.”

The implications of this alleged perjury are significant. Judge Gonzalez Rogers has indicated she is referring the matter to a US attorney for possible criminal contempt proceedings against both Apple and Roman. This could result in serious legal repercussions for the company and the executive.

In a scathing conclusion to her filing, Judge Gonzalez Rogers accused Apple of deliberately defying the court’s injunction to maintain an anticompetitive revenue stream. “Apple *willfully* chose not to comply with this Court’s Injunction,” she wrote, emphasizing the word “willfully.” She added that Apple’s attempt to cover up their actions only exacerbated the situation, declaring, “For this Court, there is no second bite at the apple.”

This latest development adds another layer of complexity to the long-running saga between Apple and Epic Games, and raises serious questions about Apple’s compliance with court orders and the integrity of its testimony. The potential for criminal contempt proceedings further underscores the gravity of the situation, suggesting this chapter of the Apple-Epic battle is far from over.