Tesla says it has turned over documents to feds
DETROIT — Tesla Inc. has turned over documents to the U.S. Justice Department after statements by CEO Elon Musk about taking the company private, the electric car maker confirmed Tuesday.
The Palo Alto, California, company co-operated with the request and believes the matter should be resolved quickly once federal prosecutors review information they have received, according to a company statement.
News of a potential criminal investigation pushed Tesla stock down 5 per cent in morning trading Tuesday, but the decline subsided a bit by early afternoon to 3.4 per cent, at $284.89.
“We have not received a subpoena, a request for testimony, or any other formal process,” Tesla’s statement said.