Apple doesn't deserve the less harsh, shorter term punishments dealt to publishers involved in the ebook price-fixing case, according to a filing by the Justice Department. Without saying as much directly, the letter from DoJ lawyer Lawrence Buterman hints that things may have worked out more favorably for Apple — at least in terms of repercussions — had the company opted to join the five implicated publishers in settling earlier. "Apple should not be rewarded with the same terms received by those that chose to settle to avoid the risks of litigation," it reads. The filing serves as a response to objections raised by Hachette, HarperCollin, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuste over the DoJ's proposed penalties against Apple.
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