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Knightscope authorized to serve defamation suit vs Capybara Research via 8-K
Knightscope, Inc.
- Court order (Jan 29, 2024) permits alternative service of process on Capybara Research via this 8-K and press release.
- Lawsuit filed Dec 20, 2023, alleges Capybara published false short reports to depress KSCP stock for short-seller profit.
- First report on July 17, 2023, caused KSCP shares to fall 28.64% ($2.215 to $1.66).
- Defendant Igor Appelboom (Brazil) identified as owner/operator of Capybara Research.
- Suit also names Benzinga for further disseminating allegedly defamatory report.