Former Theranos President Guilty on Fraud Charges

Former Theranos President Guilty on Fraud Charges

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The transcript discusses the Theranos scandal, focusing on the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani for defrauding investors and patients. It highlights the legal proceedings, the impact on Theranos executives, and the implications for future fraud prosecutions. The discussion also covers patient testimonies regarding false blood test results.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the founder of Theranos?

Ramesh Balwani

Steve Stroth

Elizabeth Holmes

Sunny Balwani

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Sunny Balwani found guilty of?

Money laundering

Insider trading

Fraud

Tax evasion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with Theranos' blood testing machines?

They were not FDA approved

They were too expensive

They required too much blood

Their capabilities were misrepresented

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was Theranos valued at its peak?

$15 billion

$5 billion

$1 billion

$9 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Theranos case signify for future corporate fraud prosecutions?

It promotes more lenient sentences

It discourages investment in startups

It encourages more corporate mergers

It sets a legal precedent