The Dropout

Setting the Stage

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Sep 14, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Holmes' Courthouse Arrival

  • Elizabeth Holmes arrived at the courthouse holding hands with her partner, Billy Evans, and her mother.
  • A group of young women resembling Holmes were present, initially mistaken for impersonators but later identified as part of her entourage.
INSIGHT

Prosecution's Focus: Fraud

  • The prosecution's opening statement emphasized Holmes' alleged lies and cheating to obtain money.
  • They highlighted her misleading investors, doctors, and patients about Theranos' blood test capabilities.
INSIGHT

Defense's Focus: Ambition

  • The defense portrayed Holmes as a driven young woman who made mistakes but did not break the law.
  • They emphasized her ambition to change the world and her dedication to Theranos.
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