Jon Prosser Responds to Apple's Lawsuit, Blames Co-Defendant for iOS Leak

YouTuber Jon Prosser has officially responded to Apple's lawsuit filed against him and co-defendant Michael Ramacciotti over allegations of stealing trade secrets related to iOS. In his response, submitted on July 3, 2026, Prosser denied any involvement in a coordinated scheme to harm Apple, while admitting to recording a FaceTime call that showcased unreleased iOS features.

Details of the Allegations Against Prosser

According to Apple's lawsuit, filed last year, Prosser and Ramacciotti were accused of conspiring to access proprietary information from an Apple development iPhone owned by employee Ethan Lipnik. Apple claimed that the two men had a coordinated plan to profit from the theft of trade secrets. However, Prosser refuted these claims, stating that he was unaware of Ramacciotti's financial situation and did not plan to access the information.

In his response, Prosser noted that while he participated in a FaceTime call where Ramacciotti demonstrated certain features of the unreleased iOS 19, he had no knowledge of how Ramacciotti obtained access to Lipnik's phone. Prosser admitted to recording the call and sharing screen captures, but denied any prior agreement or inducement to Ramacciotti.

Prosser's Defense and Claims

Prosser's filing includes a range of defenses, asserting that Ramacciotti should bear full responsibility for the alleged disclosure of Apple's trade secrets. He stated, "Ramacciotti's act of displaying the features was not induced by Prosser," and requested indemnification for any harm caused by Ramacciotti's actions.

Prosser also highlighted that he ceased communication with Ramacciotti upon learning how the proprietary information was acquired. He maintained that his reporting on the unreleased software was consistent with standard journalistic practices.

Next Steps in Legal Proceedings

Following a default entry against him for not responding to the complaint in a timely manner, Prosser retained legal counsel and agreed to a deposition in June. The judge subsequently set aside the default, allowing him 10 days to respond to the complaint from Apple. Prosser is now seeking a jury trial on all issues triable by a jury.

Apple has not commented on the ongoing litigation, with spokesperson Jacqueline Roy stating, "We don’t comment on active litigation." As the case unfolds, it will be critical to observe how the courts interpret the interactions between Prosser and Ramacciotti, as well as the implications for journalistic practices regarding leaked information.