Jury Convicts Short-Seller Andrew Left of Securities Fraud

A federal jury found prominent activist short-seller Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud on Monday, June 1, 2026, Business Insider reported. The verdict marks a significant legal setback for the contentious cohort of investors who publicly accuse U.S. and overseas companies of mismanagement and fraud. Left, known for his Citron Research reports, for years rattled corporate targets with allegations that often sent their shares tumbling. The conviction represents a landmark in regulators’ crackdown on market manipulation by short-sellers.