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Judge Rejects Andrew Left's Bid to Dismiss Stock Case

12/31/2025

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A federal judge denied Andrew Left, a prominent short seller, his request to dismiss a criminal case accusing him of stock manipulation.
U.S. District Judge Terry Hatter rejected Left's claim of selective prosecution.
The judge said the Department of Justice targeted him for bearish stock opinions.
Left has pleaded not guilty and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted, with a trial set for March 17, 2026.

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A federal judge denied Andrew Left, a prominent short seller, his request to dismiss a criminal case accusing him of stock manipulation.
U.S. District Judge Terry Hatter rejected Left's claim of selective prosecution.
The judge said the Department of Justice targeted him for bearish stock opinions.
Left has pleaded not guilty and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted, with a trial set for March 17, 2026.