“Contrary to her suggestion that accuracy and reliability were central issues to her convictions, Ms Holmes’s misrepresentations to Theranos investors involved more than just whether Theranos technology worked as promised,” Davila said in the ruling, which took aim at her travel plans with husband, William Evans, in hopes of being acquitted of the crimes.
Her team had shot down prosecutor claims that she was a flight risk, explaining they had booked the trip to attend a friend’s wedding.
“Booking international travel plans for a criminal defendant in anticipation of a complete defense victory is a bold move, and the failure to promptly cancel those plans after a guilty verdict is a perilously careless oversight,” the judge responded.