Tech leaker Jon Prosser has filed a formal rebuttal in the long-running legal battle against Apple, attempting to distance himself from allegations of trade secret theft. Prosser claims his co-defendant, Michael Ramacciotti, is solely responsible for the unauthorized disclosure of software details. His legal team argues that Ramacciotti acted without Prosser's inducement or prior conspiracy.

The lawsuit centers on the alleged theft of confidential information regarding iOS 19 from an Apple employee. While Prosser admits to sharing video revenue with Ramacciotti to secure exclusivity, he denies knowing how the information was obtained. He maintains he severed communication once the true nature of the acquisition became clear during the demonstration.

Legal filings reveal a messy defense involving contradictory claims about whether the software was unreleased. Ramacciotti has already cooperated with the courts by providing his emails and hardware to investigators. Prosser has now requested a trial by jury to resolve the accusations of conspiracy and theft.