U.S. Says Apple Encryption Position a 'Marketing Strategy'

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion seeking to compel Apple Inc. to comply with a judge's order to unlock the encrypted iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters, portraying the tech giant's refusal as a "marketing strategy." In response, a senior Apple executive, speaking with reporters on condition of anonymity, characterized the Justice Department's filing as an effort to argue its case in the media before the company has a chance to respond.