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Technology & Science

Feb. 23, 2016

No basis for Apple's refusal: DOJ claims company's refusal to unlock phone is PR-driven

The Justice Department's motion on Friday forcing Apple to comply with a judge's order to allow the FBI access to an iPhone that belonged to one of the San Bernardino shooters is a move to try the case in the press before it reaches the courtroom, attorneys say.

By Amanda Schallert
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The Justice Department's motion on Friday forcing Apple to comply with a judge's order to help the FBI unlock an iPhone tied to the San Bernardino shooting is a move to try the case in the press before it reaches the courtroom, attorneys say.

In response to a Feb. 16 order compelling Apple to create new code that would let the FBI access the iPhone, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday issued a...

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