Short-seller Andrew Left's trial entourage includes 'Entourage' creator

"Entourage" creator Doug Ellin attended the securities fraud trial of Andrew Left. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images

"Entourage" creator Doug Ellin attended Andrew Left's securities fraud trial in LA court on Thursday.

Ellin called Left a friend and said he was there in support of the famous short-seller.

Left is accused of market manipulation. His defense says he shared his honestly held opinions.

Andrew Left's entourage at his securities fraud trial in Los Angeles on Thursday included a very famous "Entourage" guy — Doug Ellin , the creator of the hit HBO show.

Business Insider spotted Ellin in court, watching as prosecutors laid out their case against Left.…