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The affidavit of a Rippling employee caught spying for Deel reads like a movie
- Rippling employee affidavit reveals he spied for Deel, resembling a movie script with sting operations and smashed phones.
- Rippling filed a lawsuit against Deel for various charges, revealing Keith O’Brien as the employee involved in the spying.
- O’Brien was hired by Rippling but agreed to spy on them for Deel, providing sensitive information and conducting searches on company resources.
- O’Brien was caught when screen recordings were backed up to his iCloud, leading Rippling to set a trap and expose him.
- Rippling’s lawyer sent a letter to Deel's leadership as part of the trap, resulting in O’Brien's confrontation and attempt to evade scrutiny.
- O’Brien initially cooperated with false claims suggested by Deel's representatives but later opted to tell the truth after hiring his own lawyer.
- Deel has not responded officially, denying the allegations, while Rippling's attorney sees the evidence as clear and aims to hold Deel's leadership accountable.
- Rippling's actions towards Deel have sparked mixed reactions, with some praising Rippling's actions while others criticize their tactics.
- Rippling's ongoing legal battle with Deel highlights a complex web of corporate espionage and rivalry.
- The incident underscores the high-stakes nature of competition within the tech industry, where tactics like spying and legal battles are not unheard of.
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