About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Bonus: Sentenced" from The Dropout: Investigative Podcast on Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos covers the sentencing hearing of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood-testing company Theranos. The bonus episode breaks down what happened during the hearing and what comes next for the once-lauded entrepreneur following her conviction.
The case behind the episode
The episode ties directly into Elizabeth Holmes Sentenced to 11 Years for Theranos Fraud, detailing how Holmes was sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in federal prison on November 18, 2022. The sentencing followed her conviction on four counts of wire fraud and conspiracy, closing out one of the most closely watched cases in United States v. Elizabeth Holmes: Investorsvindel i Theranos. The verdict stood as a major win for federal prosecutors who had spent years investigating the collapse of Theranos, once considered one of Silicon Valley's most celebrated startups before it unraveled into one of the industry's most notorious corporate frauds.
Hosts and release
The hosts of this bonus episode are not specified in the available records. The episode runs 7 minutes and was released as part of The Dropout, an investigative true crime podcast unpacking Holmes, Theranos, and a spectacular fall from grace. Listeners following the main series can find this short-form update alongside the show's broader coverage of the Theranos scandal.
