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Citron Research's Andrew Left Faces Trial for Securities Fraud

4/21/2026

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Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, will stand trial in Los Angeles in May on securities fraud charges alleging he manipulated stock prices of Tesla and Nvidia.
Left denies the allegations.
He says the case targets him because of his high-profile status.
He expresses anxiety about the jury's understanding of stock trading.
Left faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

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Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, will stand trial in Los Angeles in May on securities fraud charges alleging he manipulated stock prices of Tesla and Nvidia.
Left denies the allegations.
He says the case targets him because of his high-profile status.
He expresses anxiety about the jury's understanding of stock trading.
Left faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.