
Elizabeth Holmes trial jury says they are 'unable to come to a unanimous verdict' on 3 counts
ABC News
The jury in the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes says they are "unable to come to a unanimous verdict" on three of the charges.
After over 45 hours of deliberation, the jury in the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes said in a note on Monday they "are unable to come to a unanimous verdict on three of the counts."
Judge Edward. J. Davila read the jury a deadlock instruction, reiterated Holmes' presumption of innocence, and sent the 12 back to the deliberation room to continue weighing the three counts of fraud on which they could not agree.
The jurors are tasked with weighing 11 fraud charges leveled against Holmes following weeks of witness testimony from insiders who worked at the blood-testing startup, and patients and investors who prosecutors say were defrauded by the Theranos founder once lauded as the next Steve Jobs.
Holmes, 37, is charged with nine counts of wire fraud and two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She could face decades in prison if convicted.