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Remember Theranos's Finger-Prick Blood Tests? These Firms Have Brought Elizabeth Holmes' Failed Dream To Life
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 8:56am | 479The dream of Theranos for finger-prick blood tests is now a reality, thanks to the efforts of rival companies. In Austin, Texas, people who fear needles can now undergo routine medical tests using just a few drops of blood from their fingertips. What Happened: Firms like Becton Dickinson and Babson...
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How Does Sam Bankman-Fried's Prison Sentence Compare to Bernie Madoff, Elizabeth Holmes And Martha Stewart?
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 2:59pm | 599The long-awaited sentencing for cryptocurrency fraudster and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was announced Thursday, Match 28, by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. Bankman-Fried, 32, was found guilty of fraud charges related to his actions at FTX and Alameda Research. He received 25 years in prison. The...
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Nikola Founder Trevor Milton's Lawyers Seek Probation To Avoid Client Going To Jail, Claim Company Is 'Real' Unlike Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 2:59am | 505Convicted founder of electric truck maker Nikola Corp (NASDAQ:NKLA) Trevor Milton, is reportedly making a bid to avoid jail time, with his legal counsel asserting that Milton’s case doesn’t align with that of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, who was also convicted for fraud. What...
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Bankman-Fried's Day In Court: A Scandal To Rival History's Most Infamous Financial Meltdowns?
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 11:08am | 604The history of finance is riddled riddled with tales of ambition gone awry, leading to some of the most significant scandals that have rocked the industry's foundations. As FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried gears up for his court testimony, let's trace back to some monumental controversies...
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Elizabeth Holmes: What Was It Like Working With The Disgraced Theranos Founder?
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 3:08pm | 541Silicon Valley's infamous biotech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes began serving an 11-year sentence in a Texas federal prison this week, marking what looks like the final act of Theranos' dramatic downfall. Her company promised revolutionary blood-testing technology that was ultimately revealed to be...
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Awkward Rewind: When Jim Cramer Called Elizabeth Holmes The Next Steve Jobs On TV
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 4:58am | 491Tainted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes started an 11-year sentence in a federal prison in Texas this week. The news triggered memories of her once being celebrated as a visionary, including by CNBC’s “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer. Total Recall: Redditors...
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Elizabeth Holmes, Drug Policy And The Ironic (In)Justice Of Silicon Valley Scandals Versus Weed Convictions
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 3:31pm | 800This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Elizabeth Holmes bilked investors for billions, promoted bad medicine and then played the victim…good thing she wasn’t caught with marijuana or she would be in trouble! Elizabeth Holmes was the...
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'Unvarnished Examination' Of Elon Musk, New Documentary From Oscar-Winner Coming: Here's What Tesla CEO Says
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - 6:19pm | 1055A new documentary from one of the biggest names in the film industry will center on the life of Elon Musk. Here’s a look at the details of the film and the person behind it. What Happened: As the CEO of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), Twitter and SpaceX, Musk is one of the most widely watched...
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Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Receives 11-Year Prison Sentence
Friday, November 18, 2022 - 7:44pm | 280Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes received an 11-year sentence in prison on Friday, Nov. 18, following her conviction for defrauding investors. What Happened: Judge Edward Davila sentenced the disgraced entrepreneur to 135 months, plus a fine of $400, or $100 for every count of fraud. Restitution...
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'Not All Bad Things Are The Same Bad Thing': Why Is FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Comparing Luna To Netflix?
Monday, May 16, 2022 - 3:25pm | 655The CEO of one of the largest cryptocurrency platforms shared his take on the collapse of Terra (CRYPTO: LUNA) and the stablecoin TerraUSD (CRYPTO: UST) associated with it. What Happened: In a Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) thread, FTX co-founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried shared that “not all bad...
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Top 10 Stock Market Moving Headlines From Last Week: Tesla, Ark Innovation ETF, Bitcoin And More
Saturday, January 8, 2022 - 5:42pm | 1400Benzinga debuted a new show on its YouTube channel Friday. The show will air every Friday and recap the top events of the week for stock traders. Here are the top ten stock market moving headlines of the past week. 10: Tesla Fourth Quarter Deliveries: Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDEQ:TSLA)...
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Prosecutors Question Elizabeth Holmes's Silence On Mental Defense
Saturday, June 5, 2021 - 6:02pm | 437The government is now questioning Holmes's lawyers why their legal draft didn't address the mental health defense they've been appealing to earlier. What Happened: In Elizabeth Holmes' trial, for her fraudulent business practices at the blood-testing startup...
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Theranos CEO Trial Date Postponed Due To COVID-19 Surge In California
Saturday, December 19, 2020 - 11:26am | 223A California judge has postponed Elizabeth Holmes’ criminal trial date to July 13, 2021. What Happened: Due to the surge in the coronavirus cases in the state of California, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila set a new date for the former Theranos CEO. The judge cited the...
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Elizabeth Holmes Doesn't Want Jury To Hear How Much She Made, Court Filings Show
Saturday, November 21, 2020 - 6:44pm | 316Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, wants to block information on her previous income and “luxurious” spending from being revealed in court, CNBC has reported. What Happened: Holmes’ defense attorneys filed a motion to exclude reports showing her earnings...
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Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes Charged With 'Massive Fraud' By SEC
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 1:35pm | 485The founder and CEO of one of the largest private biotech companies in Silicon Valley has been accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of orchestrating a “massive fraud” related to its technology and financial performance. What Happened The SEC on Wednesday issued a...