Andrew Left Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud Charges in High-Profile Case

The activist short seller faces allegations of market manipulation and false statements, with potential prison terms if convicted.

Left is accused of manipulating stock prices to benefit his trades and making false statements to investigators.
He turned himself in to authorities in Los Angeles and was released on a $4 million bond, with $1 million collateralized.
The charges include 19 criminal counts and a civil complaint by the SEC for alleged 'bait-and-switch' tactics.
Prosecutors claim Left used his influence to move markets, making at least $16 million in illegal profits.
His trial is set for September 24, and he is restricted from major financial transactions and has surrendered his passport.