Tesla said in a Q3 filing that an unfavorable investigation could damage the company's brand.
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a subpoena to Tesla in relation to its Autopilot and FSD features, the company revealed in an SEC filing on Monday. The subpoena follows the DoJ’s request for documents and additional information about Tesla’s driver assistance systems earlier this year. Tesla says it also received requests for information pertaining to “personal benefits, related parties, vehicle range, and personnel decisions” but did not provide additional details.
Jacob Frenkel, a former SEC enforcement attorney and former federal prosecutor, told AP News that Tesla’s recognition that the investigation could damage its reputation means the company’s concerns over potential consequences could escalate to a federal civil or ciminal action. “It is reasonable to interpret these disclosures as suggesting an expanded continuing and even potentially more damaging investigation,” Frenkel said.
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