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Technology,
Criminal

Aug. 31, 2021

Holmes claims ex’s abuse impacted her role in Theranos misconduct

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is expected to introduce evidence that psychological, emotional and sexual abuse by ex-boyfriend and partner Ramesh Balwani erased her capacity to make decisions, according to court filings unsealed Saturday.

As part of her defense at trial beginning next week, Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will argue her former business partner and ex-boyfriend manipulated her into turning a blind eye to the company's fraud.

Holmes is expected to introduce evidence that psychological, emotional and sexual abuse by Ramesh Balwani erased her capacity to make decisions, according to court filings unsealed on Saturday. She indicated she's inclined to take the...

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