Federal Charges Levied Against Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Related To Misleading Investors

It appears that Hindenburg Research has done it again. Following the firms work on Nikola Corp (NASDAQ: NKLA), it appears that the firms founder, Trevor Milton, has found himself in hot water yet again. This time however, its with the law.

It was announced this morning that Milton was charged by the US Attorney’s office in Manhattan, with the charges related to Milton’s actions at the firm. Among other charges is the allegation of making false and misleading statements related to the abilities of Nikola’s electric vehicles.

Among issued identified by the prosecutors in relation to Milton’s comments on the electric vehicle firm, is the unveiling of the firms tractor trailer truck which at the time was required to be plugged into the wall, while headlamps were activated remotely by staff. Also identified is the now infamous fact that the firms truck was simply rolled down a hill in a Super Bowl ad, giving the vehicle the appearance of powering itself.

Hindenburg Research was quick to comment on the announcement of charges being filed, making a public statement on Twitter.

The company has yet to comment on the news.

Nikola Corp is currently trading down 6.27% in pre-market trading to $13.27.


Information for this briefing was found via CNBC. The author has no securities or affiliations related to this organization. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

Video Articles

The Gold Trade Is Shifting From Margins to Growth | Geordie Mark – Blue Jay Gold

CopAur Minerals – This PEA Has A Mine Life of What?!

Ontario’s Fast Track to Silver Production Is Starting to Matter | Frank Basa – Nord Precious Metals

Recommended

Questcorp Kicks Off Fully Funded Phase 2 Drilling at La Union

Cambria Gold Hits 483 g/t Gold in First Underground Infill Results at Premier

Related News

Clover Health Versus Hindenburg Research

SPAC product Clover Health (NASDAQ: CLOV) has found itself in a long winded back-and-forth with...

Saturday, February 13, 2021, 08:30:00 AM

Hindenburg Research Shorts DraftKings Over Alleged Black Market Dealings

Hindenburg Research has done it again: this time, the investment research firm has zeroed in...

Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 02:45:00 PM

Lordstown Motors CEO, CFO Resign Following Investigation Of Hindenburg Report

Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ: RIDE) has seen both CEO Steve Burns and CFO Julio Rodriguez resign...

Monday, June 14, 2021, 07:26:27 AM

Nikola Short: Hindenburg Takes on The Electric Truck Company

This morning Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) shareholders woke up to news that the company was the...

Thursday, September 10, 2020, 12:30:40 PM

Hindenburg vs. Dorsey: The Fight For Credit Over Roblox Short Report

A new controversy between financial research firm Hindenburg Research and Edwin Dorsey, the blogger behind...

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 02:31:00 PM