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                                    US attorney general announces federal charges, Texas arrest of Tesla crime suspect. Justice Department will be seeking 20 years in prison
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                                    </span></div></div></div> <div class="seo-text-answer" data-v-91e9c5c4="">The U.S. Attorney General's office has announced federal charges against an individual suspected of committing a crime related to Tesla's Autopilot system. The Justice Department is seeking a 20-year prison sentence in connection with the case. 

This development is likely to further escalate the legal challenges faced by Tesla. The federal charges, along with the previous lawsuits and the ongoing SEC investigation, create a complex legal environment for the company. 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