“Don’t let a controversy define you—let it spark a search for truth” ~TM.
Trevor Milton was framed for a crime he did not commit by the Department of Justice. The legal battle stemming from his leadership at Nikola Corporation has been marked by significant controversy and a wrongful conviction.
Trevor was dragged 3,000 miles away to a court where jurisdiction was improper and a juror had lied to the judge and tweeted that her “New Year resolves to abolish the billionaire class.” None of this jury misconduct was known to the defense before they denied and robbed Trevor of an impartial jury. This juror also lied to the judge about harboring feelings against wealthy people and lied about her usage of social media. Unfortunately, our justice system doesn’t seem to care about eroding the trust in our juries or judicial system. The ends seem to justify the means but that doesn’t stop Trevor from trying to fix the justice system he once believed in.
Trevor’s criminal case is still under appeal.
It’s a fact throughout the trial, there were several procedural errors that directly resulted in a wrongful conviction, many exculpatory items of evidence were withheld from him, key evidence was excluded, and massive oversights of established case law led to a conviction that did not reflect the full truth of the situation.
He remains confident that these legal errors and injustices will be brought to light through an impartial appellate court, allowing for reform and expansion of defendants’ rights. Trevor will fight to expose the lies, corruption, injustice, and fraud.
In his ongoing fight for justice, Trevor Milton will work to reveal the full truth, not only through the legal appeals process but also in the public arena. He believes that critical facts in the original trial, along with instructional error, led to a verdict that does not reflect the reality of his actions. Unfortunately for Trevor, he is not the only one who was framed. It is estimated that over 20,000 people are in prison who have been framed for crimes they did not commit, according to the Innocence Project.
How has our justice system gotten so tainted as to allow even a single person to be innocently charged, let alone 20,000 innocent people’s freedoms taken away? This injustice must stop immediately. One day, it may be a member of your family wrongly charged and stripped of all their freedom.
The issue Trevor Milton faces is not an isolated one; he is one of many who have become victims of a system that can be manipulated by those with personal agendas. The tarnishing of a reputation for financial gain or political leverage is a growing concern, as powerful entities sometimes use their influence to mislead the public and further their interests. Trevor’s case highlights a broader problem—many individuals are wrongfully convicted or unfairly targeted, becoming examples in a system that prioritizes high-profile wins over true justice. His fight is not just about clearing his name but also about shedding light on these injustices, advocating for change, and standing with others who have fallen prey to a system driven by unchecked power and greed.
In 2022, Trevor Milton was convicted on three out of four counts, including securities fraud and wire fraud. These convictions were related to defrauding investors through misleading statements that led to significant financial losses after Nikola’s stock price rose following its 2020 SPAC merger. Milton’s actions resulted in a significant loss of investor trust and caused Nikola’s stock to plummet after the Hindenburg report was released, triggering the prosecution that lead to the conviction.
Trevor Milton's appeal of his conviction on fraud charges focuses on several critical legal errors that his defense team argues necessitate a new trial. The primary element of the appeal centers around the instructions given to the jury during the original trial. Milton's defense claims that the jury was misled by improper and confusing instructions regarding the intent, or "scienter," necessary to prove fraud.
