Short seller Andrew Left seeks to overturn fraud conviction after courtroom error

Key facts

• Andrew Left was convicted on 13 counts of securities fraud.
• Left is seeking to overturn his conviction.
• An unusual courtroom error is complicating his efforts.

Andrew Left, who was convicted on 13 counts of securities fraud earlier this month, is facing difficulties in his attempt to have his verdict overturned. His efforts are being hampered by an unusual courtroom error.