Leaker Jon Prosser Pushes Back as Apple Seeks His YouTube Data

Jon Prosser is challenging Apple's assertion that its alleged trade secrets are still secret, as the tech giant seeks his YouTube revenue records, channel analytics, and correspondence with third parties to investigate potential financial gain from leaks about iOS 26. In a recent joint status report, Apple stated it is still awaiting such documents from Prosser, which were requested over three months ago.

The materials are part of a discovery dispute that was detailed in August. Prosser's legal representative claims he has already met the discovery obligations agreed upon when the parties sought to dismiss the default against him, while asserting that Apple is repeatedly requesting additional documents each time records are submitted.

His attorney also argues that the identified trade secrets are now public following the release of iOS 26 and macOS 26, and questions whether some of them were ever truly secret given earlier disclosures by third parties. Apple denies that its disclosure is deficient and says it is open to discussing the matter with the defendants' lawyers.

It also states that Prosser's deposition testimony and Signal exchanges with Michael Ramacciotti suggest the two coordinated to obtain and disclose confidential information for financial gain, contradicting Ramacciotti's denial of conspiracy. Ramacciotti is seeking to distance himself from Prosser's defense, with his lawyer stating that he is unwilling to be drawn into the dispute.

Judge James Donato has set an October conference at which Apple will explain what further evidence it needs, followed by a deadline within 30 days to either dismiss its claims against Prosser or commit to trial. Prosser initially admitted to participating in a FaceTime call where Ramacciotti showed him unreleased features of iOS 26 before its announcement, but denied any coordinated scheme or the information he viewed being considered trade secrets.