Examining the lies and deception of Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes
It’s not often that a story comes along that has it all: deception, fraud, greed, and now, an attempted getaway to Mexico. But that’s exactly what we have with Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes.
For those who have been living under a rock for the past few years, Theranos was a biotech company that promised to revolutionize the medical industry with its cutting-edge blood-testing technology. Unfortunately, it turns out that the technology didn’t actually work. The company was built on a foundation of lies and deceit. And at the center of it all was Elizabeth Holmes, the charismatic leader who convinced investors to pour millions of dollars into her fraudulent enterprise.
With Her One-Way Ticket to Mexico, Elizabeth Holmes Proves She’s Truly the Greatest Con Artist of Our Time
Just when you thought the story couldn’t get any more ridiculous, it turns out that Holmes had a little surprise planned for us. According to a recent court filing, she allegedly bought a one-way ticket to Mexico shortly after her conviction on four counts of lying to investors. That’s right, she was convicted of fraud and her first thought was “Time to hit the beach in Mexico.”
The U.S. government became aware of the booking on January 23, 2022, and only after they raised the issue with her defense counsel was the trip canceled. And yet, Holmes is still trying to fight for her release from detention pending an appeal of her sentencing. She’s arguing that there’s no risk she will flee and that she will raise “substantial issues” that may warrant a new trial.
But let’s be real here, what “substantial issues” could she possibly raise? The fact that she tried to flee the country after her conviction is pretty much the nail in the coffin. And she continues to show no remorse for her actions is a pretty clear indication that she would do it all over again if given the chance.
Elizabeth Holme’s current conditions
Let’s not forget that she’s been living in an expensive estate while she fights these charges. A reportedly $13,000 in upkeep costs each month. And oh yeah, she also had two children during this time. Because when you’re facing over a decade in prison for fraud, there’s nothing like starting a family to take your mind off things.
But perhaps the most ridiculous part of this whole story is the fact that Holmes is still holding onto her patents related to blood testing and wants to use them as a future source of income. Because clearly, she hasn’t learned her lesson yet.
It’s hard to know whether to laugh or cry at this absurdity. But one thing is for sure, Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos will go down in history as one of the most spectacularly corrupt and ridiculous stories of all time. And the fact that she tried to escape to Mexico just adds a whole other level of absurdity to the mix.
In conclusion, Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos story is not only a story about lies and fraud, but also about a person who was willing to risk her freedom, her reputation, and her future for personal gain. It is a story of how greed can cloud judgment and how the powerful can manipulate the system for their own benefit.
It’s a shame that the story has to end with a prison sentence. However, it’s a necessary step in bringing justice to the victims of Theranos, and a reminder that no one is above the law. Next time maybe she should try hitting the mega millions instead of scamming investors.
