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Defense's Surprising Strategy
- The defense called no further witnesses after Elizabeth Holmes's testimony, focusing solely on her account.
- This was a surprising move, contrasting with the prosecution's 29 witnesses.
Defense Strategy: Vulnerability
- Focusing solely on Elizabeth Holmes aimed to leave a lasting impression of vulnerability on the jury.
- This was a calculated strategy by the defense, according to Santa Clara University law professor Ellen Kreitzberg.
Expert Testimony Omission
- The defense's decision not to call Dr. Mindy Mechanic, an expert on intimate partner abuse, may backfire.
- The judge might strike some of Elizabeth's testimony, specifically about the 2003 Stanford incident.