Apple Inc. is facing potential criminal contempt charges following allegations that it lied under oath during its legal battle with Epic Games. The controversy centers on Apple’s so-called 'Apple tax,' with court documents revealing that Apple’s vice-president of finance, Alex Roman, allegedly provided false testimony. The judge overseeing the case stated that Apple was aware of its anti-competitive practices and deliberately chose to pursue them. Legal experts have described the judge’s referral of Apple for a criminal contempt probe as an uncommon and serious judicial action against a major U.S. corporation. The renewed court proceedings between Apple and Epic Games focus on these allegations and the broader implications for competition within the tech industry.