After three months of testimony, the criminal fraud case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has made its way to the jury
In dueling closing arguments spanning two court days, the prosecution and defense put forth strikingly different portrayals of Holmes. The prosecution described her as an experienced executive who intentionally chose to mislead investors, doctors and patients in order to take their money and avoid having her blood-testing startup fail. Holmes' defense portrayed her as a well-meaning entrepreneur who worked hard to build a technology that she believed had tremendous potential.
The public interest in Holmes hasn't faded since her downfall. There are documentaries, a forthcoming limited series and a planned feature film.By 3:15 am local time on Friday, 34 members of the public and press had already lined up outside the federal courthouse in San Jose where the trial has been underway. There are just 34 seats available, plus another roughly 45 spots in an overflow room. The trial is not being televised.
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