Short seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud - AP News
Short seller Andrew Left has been convicted by a federal jury on multiple counts of securities fraud. Prosecutors argued that Left manipulated stock prices for personal gain while operating his firm, Citron Research.
Why it matters
This conviction marks a significant legal victory for regulators targeting market manipulation and highlights the risks associated with aggressive short-selling tactics.
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is before a news conference, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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