Trevor Milton News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Receives Full Pardon From Trump

“This pardon is not just about me — it’s about every American who has been railroaded by the government, and unfortunately, that’s a lot of people,” Milton said in a press release.

March 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Declares Bankruptcy, Will Sell Off Assets

The company said it plans to pursue an auction and sale process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. A stalking horse bidder will be sought.

February 19, 2025
Business, Technology

Nikola Rejects Board Nominees From Founder Milton

Nikola Corp. rejected a slate of nominees for its board of directors proposed by an entity it said was controlled by founder Trevor Milton, arguing none were fit for the role.

February 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Breaking News

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Sentenced to Four Years

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was ordered to spend four years behind bars for lying to shareholders about the electric truck maker’s progress.

December 18, 2023
Government, Business

US Argues Trevor Milton Needs Long Prison Term as Deterrent

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton should serve about a decade in prison for misleading investors about the future of the electric truck maker, U.S. prosecutors said.

December 12, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Lawyers Argue Trevor Milton Shouldn’t Face Prison for Fraud

NEW YORK — Lawyers for Trevor Milton, the founder of truck maker Nikola Corp., say he should not face incarceration.

November 20, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Needs New Leadership, Says Trevor Milton

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton called for leadership change at the electric truck maker and urged shareholders to vote against upcoming company-backed proposals.

June 15, 2023
Government, Business

Nikola Founder Milton Seeks New Trial, Lodges Jury Complaints

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton asked for a new trial on charges he misled investors about the electric truck maker’s prospects, arguing the jury convicted him due to bad instructions from the judge and because one juror lied to get on the panel.

December 16, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, Breaking News

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Guilty of Defrauding Investors

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was convicted of fraud Oct. 14 for misleading investors in the electric truck company.

October 14, 2022
Government, Business

Trevor Milton Fraud Case Goes to Jury After Passionate Closing Statements

The U.S. launched its closing statement in Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton’s trial on Oct. 13, claiming Milton defrauded investors with breathless hype about the electric truck maker.

October 13, 2022