- Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani appeal convictions for Theranos fraud.
- Defense argues Holmes believed in technology Balwani’s lawyer contests evidence scope.
- Judges deliberate as high-profile Silicon Valley scandal reaches appellate stage.
In a San Francisco federal court, Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani sought to overturn their convictions for defrauding investors in Theranos. Holmes’s lawyer asserted her genuine belief in the technology, while Balwani’s attorney argued against the introduction of evidence exceeding the original indictment.
As the judges deliberated, the absence of Holmes and Balwani was notable. Their appeal, stemming from a scandal that shook Silicon Valley, has drawn attention for its potential to reshape the narrative surrounding their once-celebrated startup.
Theranos Founders’ Conviction Appeal: Silicon Valley Saga Continues
The outcome of this appeal holds significant implications not only for Holmes and Balwani but also for the broader landscape of corporate accountability and trust in Silicon Valley. As the judges deliberate, the tech world watches closely, awaiting the final chapter in the Theranos saga.
The outcome of this appeal holds significant implications not only for Holmes and Balwani but also for the broader landscape of corporate accountability and trust in Silicon Valley.
As the judges deliberated, the absence of Holmes and Balwani was notable. Their appeal, stemming from a scandal that shook Silicon Valley, has drawn attention for its potential to reshape the narrative surrounding their once-celebrated startup.
“As the judges deliberate, the tech world watches closely, awaiting the final chapter in the Theranos saga,”
