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The Dropout

The Defense Rests

Dec 14, 2021
54:36

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  • The defense strategic move to rely solely on Elizabeth's testimony left a sympathetic tone but omitted crucial expert testimony on intimate partner abuse.
  • Elizabeth repeatedly avoided taking responsibility and shifted blame, highlighting inconsistencies in her testimony and past deceptive actions.

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The Defence Rests

After Elizabeth Holmes spent seven days on the stand, the defence decided not to call further witnesses, relying almost exclusively on Elizabeth's testimony. This strategic move left a sympathetic tone towards Elizabeth but also raised legal questions, notably omitting expert testimony on intimate partner abuse. The defence may have provided an opening for prosecutorial advantage by not including crucial expert testimony.

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