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Short Seller Andrew Left Seeks Dismissal of Fraud Charges in Federal Court
Background on the Case
Andrew Left, a well-known short seller and founder of Citron Capital, is facing charges from U.S. authorities alleging market manipulation and investor fraud. The charges, filed in July, claim that Left made misleading statements about his positions in several stocks, including major companies like Nvidia and Tesla. These allegations are the result of a multi-year investigation by the Justice Department into the practices of short sellers.
Legal Motion to Dismiss
In a motion submitted to a California federal court on Monday, Left’s lawyer argued that the government’s claims are invalid. The defense contends that:
- The charges are based on Left’s opinions, which he believed to be accurate.
- The information cited was not materially significant to investors.
- Left had no legal obligation to disclose the details in question.
“Concealing economic information necessary for others to make discretionary economic decisions is not fraud,” Left’s attorney, James Spertus, stated in the filing.
Prosecutors Response Pending
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, which brought the charges, has not yet provided a comment on the filing or the case.
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