The Post-Conviction Persona of Elizabeth Holmes: What Comes Next for the Theranos Founder?
Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has undergone quite the transformation since her trial concluded. Gone are the black turtlenecks and her previous demeanor, replaced by a new persona. A recent New York Times article gave readers an insight into her post-conviction life and her next steps as she awaits her prison sentence (The New York Times, 1 day ago).
However, not everyone was pleased with the portrayal of Holmes in the Times piece. Critics argue that the article was overly empathetic toward the Theranos founder and did not present a balanced view of her actions (TechCrunch, 13 hours ago). In fact, the profile drew ire from the internet, with some accusing the New York Times of creating a “puff piece” and favoring Holmes based on her appearance (New York Post, 1 hour ago).
Holmes was found guilty of fraud charges and given an 11-year prison sentence for her role in the Theranos scandal. However, she has been trying to delay the start of her sentence (Business Insider, 8 hours ago). Recently, her imprisonment was automatically delayed after appealing a lower court’s decision (NBC News, 2 weeks ago). Despite the appeal, Holmes is expected to report to prison at the end of April (BBC, 4 weeks ago).
The Theranos founder has consistently made headlines, captivating the broader business world even post-conviction (TechCrunch, 2 weeks ago). Her wire fraud conviction was upheld when a judge denied her request to remain free while she appeals the decision (CNN, 3 weeks ago). This decision was further supported as Elizabeth Holmes lost her bid to stay out of prison while appealing her conviction (AP News, 4 weeks ago).
As Holmes prepares to serve her prison sentence, the public remains fascinated by her story and what the next chapter holds for the once-promising Silicon Valley entrepreneur.
