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His own lawyers have abandoned him on these claims and he is now having to represent himself in the whistle blower case

I can't find any information on online to corroborate what you are saying. Can you share a link?

This article from yesterday indicates that he has attorney representation https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/...

> Tripp was represented by Meissner Associates in the whistleblower matter earlier, but is now representing himself, attorney Stuart Meissner told CNBC.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/11/tesla-seeks-167-million-in-d...

His lawyers most likely stopped working for him after some financial incentives by Elon Musk. Musk is known to pull off such things.

It says nothing about his legal status, and if you believe the whistleblower he will be alright.

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