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Nikola founder indicted for misleading investors

Nikola founder Trevor Milton
Trevor Milton exits U.S. District Court in Manhattan following his federal court appearance on Thursday. (REUTERS\/Eduardo Munoz)
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July 29, 2021 01:08 PM

NEW YORK -- Trevor Milton, the founder of electric truck maker Nikola, has been indicted on charges of making false and misleading statements to investors, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday.

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