Short seller Andrew Left of Citron Research was convicted on 13 of 17 securities fraud counts, faces up to 25 years, and signaled an appeal.

The Citron Research founder was not at the courthouse when the jury deliberating his fate sent out a note.

He used explosive tweets about dozens of companies to illegally influence their shares and make a quick profit. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.