Jon Prosser, owner of Front Page Tech, faces lawsuit from Apple over leaked Liquid Glass prototype designs. He failed to answer complaints, leading to a default judgment, but now filed a motion arguing First Amendment protection for journalists reporting trade secrets. The filing seeks dismissal of all claims, contending that reporting on credible information cannot be punished even if the source obtained it unlawfully.

Apple's complaint alleges Prosser orchestrated a scheme with Michael Ramaciotti to obtain a test device from employee Ethan Lipnik, then passed the files to his outlet. Evidence includes Ramaciotti’s disclosed devices and an iMessage recording from Lipnik describing the theft. Prosser’s team says discovery will exonerate him, yet he has not participated in the process.

Court calendar shows no further filings until June 10, 2026, leaving the dispute in limbo. If discovery uncovers Prosser’s involvement, his First Amendment defense could collapse, setting a precedent for how leakers and journalists handle illicitly obtained hardware. As it stands, Prosser continues posting leak commentary while the case hangs. Prosser’s YouTube audience remains engaged, fueling speculation about future disclosures and legal outcomes.