Short Seller Andrew Left Convicted
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- Published
- June 2, 2026
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- 1:50
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- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2026
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A federal jury in California just convicted Andrew Left, a notorious short seller, on 13 counts of securities fraud — potentially sentencing him to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors allege he used his influential research platform, Citron Research, to manipulate stock prices for profit, targeting retail-heavy stocks with sensational headlines. The Justice D…
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A federal jury in California just convicted Andrew Left, a notorious short seller, on 13 counts of securities fraud — potentially sentencing him to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors allege he used his influential research platform, Citron Research, to manipulate stock prices for profit, targeting retail-heavy stocks with sensational headlines. The Justice Department calls it a victory for market integrity, framing his actions as “taking candy from a baby” at the expense of everyday investors. Left
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