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Originally Posted by leebase
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It is apparent that the publishers did collude though I agree with Apple that Apple did not. The judge decided that Apple is guilty because Apple's actions allowed the publishers colluding to succeed.
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I'm not sure I've heard that interpretation of the Judge's decision. From all the reporting I've read, Apple played a central role. For example:
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... U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan found "compelling evidence" that Apple violated federal antitrust law by playing a "central role" in a conspiracy with the publishers to eliminate retail price competition and raise e-book prices. ...
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http://news.yahoo.com/judge-says-app...125645469.html
Which sounds very different than Apple being an innocent enabler?