Justice Department to Sue Apple for Antitrust Violations as Soon as Thursday

  • Suit against Apple to be filed in federal court in New Jersey
  • Case comes as iPhone maker also faces scrutiny in Europe
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The US Justice Department is preparing to announce an antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. Thursday, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The suit is expected to be filed in federal court in New Jersey, said one of the people, both of whom asked not to be named discussing a confidential matter.