President Donald Trump pardoned Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted in October 2022 for defrauding investors with false claims about the company. Milton, 42, received a four-year prison sentence in December 2023 but has been free pending an appeal of his conviction for securities and wire fraud. The pardon came after federal prosecutors sought $680 million in restitution for Nikola shareholders and $15.2 million for a wire fraud victim, preventing the court from ordering any restitution.
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Yellowstone wreck driver was at twice the legal alcohol limit, police say
A recent crash involving a pickup truck and a tour van near Yellowstone National Park resulted in seven fatalities, including the driver, Isaiah Moreno, 25, who had a blood alcohol level of .20%, more than twice the legal limit. The collision occurred when Moreno's vehicle crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 20, leading to both vehicles igniting in flames; six victims were from China, Italy, and California. Survivors were hospitalized, and police emphasized the...
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