Apple security chief Thomas Moyer has been found not guilty of bribery charges over firearm permits, reports AppleInsider.
“We are deeply grateful to the jury for bringing this misguided prosecution to an end,” his attorney told AppleInsider. “Tom Moyer is innocent and should never have been charged. Mr. Moyer is grateful for the support he received throughout this ordeal from Apple and, especially, from his family.”
In November 2020 Santa Clar Undersheriff Rick Sung , 48, and Captain James Jensen, 43, were accused of requesting bribes for concealed firearms (CCW) licenses. Insurance broker Harpreet Chadha, 49, and Apple’s Chief Security Officer Thomas Moyer, 50, are accused of offering bribes to get them.
The original accusation was that Moyer agreed to donate 200 iPads to the Sheriff’s Office in exchange for concealed carry permits. Apple approved the donation, but it was scrapped once the investigation was launched by the District Attorney.
When the case was originally dismissed, the judge said, “There is simply no evidence that suddenly, on February 8, 2019, Moyer was told or believed that the permits would not be issued or released to the executive protection team unless the Sheriff’s Office received something in exchange.” Apple had confirmation that permits would be issued in 2018, which predates the alleged bribe attempt.
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