Federal Prosecutor Urges Conviction of Short Seller Andrew Left in Securities Fraud Trial
A federal prosecutor told jurors that evidence showed Andrew Left manipulated stock prices for years. The statements came during closing arguments in his securities fraud trial.
swissinfo.chA federal prosecutor urged jurors to convict short seller Andrew Left of securities fraud. The prosecutor cited what was described as overwhelming evidence that Left had rigged the market for years. The statements were made during closing arguments.
Prosecutors said the alleged conduct allowed Left to reap millions at the expense of retail investors. The trial is ongoing. No verdict has been reached.
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A conviction could restrict Left's future trading activities.
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