The rise and fall of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

Former tech start-up executive found guilty of fraud

Elizabeth Holmes
The trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was set to conclude in California
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is facing up to 20 years in prison after being convicted of defrauding investors following a three-month trial.

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