Jury Stalls

Elizabeth Holmes Judge Has Partly Deadlocked Jury Return to Court

The Theranos founder faces nine counts of wire fraud and two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

In its seventh day of deliberations, the jury in the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes told the judge on Monday that they have not been able to reach a unanimous verdict on three out of 11 counts. Judge Edward Davila quickly ordered them to continue deliberating and, after a second note indicated that they remained deadlocked, the judge asked the full jury to return to the courtroom so he can question them about whether or not they believe they could reach a consensus on those charages. Holmes, 37, faces nine counts of wire fraud and two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which could carry a possible sentence of 20 years in prison. Prosecutors have alleged that she misrepresented the blood-testing company’s technological abilities and misled patients, doctors, and investors.