Elizabeth Holmes describes Theranos’s ‘big idea’ to juror

Elizabeth Holmes describes Theranos’s ‘big idea’ to juror

December 13, 2021, Financial Times

Amanda Kramer was quoted by Financial Times regarding the recent decision by Elizabeth Holmes' defense to have Holmes testify in her own criminal trial. Holmes faces 11 counts of fraud related to claims she made to investors and patients about blood testing company, Theranos.

“She doesn’t have to prove that she’s innocent,” Amanda said. “She just has to create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors.” She continued, “The defendant’s answers on cross-examination, no matter the degree of preparation, by their nature are going to be more spontaneous, less prepared, less practiced."

Amanda added, "Defendants testifying in their own trials is rare because it is so risky."