Citron Research founder Andrew Left convicted on 13 counts of securities fraud, facing up to 25 years. The verdict could reshape activist short-selling strategies.

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.