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Try CasePortal for FreeJ. Ross declines to reconsider a prior ruling that partially dismissed investors’ claims in a securities fraud class action suit against Virgin Galactic and its principals related to their troubled space tourism venture. The court reaffirms its ruling that found statements that described a 2019 test flight in which the spaceship veered off course for a short period during its descent stage as traveling “safely to space and back” and which were again referenced in a press released 10 months later were not actionable because they were made before the class period began. The court further reaffirms its decision to dismiss insider trading claims against Virgin Group’s founder, Richard Branson, which alleged he sold his company shares based on his knowledge that a 2021 flight encountered serious problems. Finally, the court denies their motions for certification and entry of final judgment which prevents them from appeal the court’s decision at this stage.