Lordstown Motors confirms DOJ, SEC probes into SPAC merger
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Kyle Brasseur2021-07-19T17:43:00
Electric vehicle manufacturer Lordstown Motors disclosed in a regulatory filing it has received scrutiny from the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its SPAC deal and preorders of its flagship truck.
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