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Milton Sues FBI Agent Amid Nikola's History of Fraud and State Funding

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What happened

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Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Corp., filed a lawsuit in federal court in Utah against an FBI agent and a whistleblower, alleging they conspired to intimidate a potential defense witness. Separately, reports indicate that Nikola Corp. received state funding from the California Air Resources Board. Milton had previously touted Nikola as a rival to Tesla, claiming the company had developed a fully functional hydrogen truck and operated a large production facility.

From zerohedge.com, latimes.com

Why it matters

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Nikola Corp. had received over $50 million in state subsidies from the California Air Resources Board to help customers purchase its semis. This funding occurred even after Milton was criminally indicted in 2021. The company later collapsed, and many of its trucks were recalled due to issues with batteries and hydrogen tanks.

From latimes.com

Who's involved

MiltonFounder of Nikola Corp. and subject of the lawsuit
California Air Resources BoardCalifornia Air Resources Board that provided state funding to Nikola Corp.
TeslaAutomotive company that Nikola Corp. was positioned as a rival to

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How it developed

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Sun 00:00Milton sued an FBI agent in Utah, claiming the FBI controlled anonymous X accounts.1 source
- zerohedge.com
Oct 23Milton alleges FBI agent conspired to intimidate witness in Utah lawsuit.1 source
- zerohedge.com
Oct 18Nikola Corp. receives CARB funding and challenges Tesla in the EV market.1 source
- latimes.com

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The entities involved

Milton
town in Vermont, United States
- Milton is near Neponset River, where Wild owns buildings and Toscanini's ice cream is sold at Two Pence Market.Sun 19:07
California Air Resources Board
clean air agency in the government of California
- Newsom appoints leadership to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), while the existence of the Coastal Commission is tied to Jerry Brown's tenure.Thu 01:59
- Newsom appoints David Silva to lead the California Air Resources Board and serves as mayor of Buellton.Thu 01:59
Tesla
American automotive, energy storage and solar power company
- Tesla is facing sales declines in the California market, linked to issues with the Cybertruck and intense competition from rivals like the GMC Hummer EV.01:22
- Policy shifts are driving increased demand for electric vehicles, with Toyota currently dominating the overall vehicle park.Fri 21:59

Coverage

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Sun 00:00zerohedge.com
Oct 23zerohedge.com
Oct 18latimes.com