Elizabeth Holmes Jury Says It's Deadlocked on 3 of 11 Criminal Charges

Elizabeth Holmes Jury Says It's Deadlocked on 3 of 11 Criminal Charges

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The jury in the fraud trial of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has resumed deliberations after being deadlocked on three of the eleven charges. The judge instructed the jury to continue their discussions. Holmes is accused of misleading investors and patients about Theranos' blood testing technology, which she claimed was a medical breakthrough. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the jury in the Elizabeth Holmes trial?

They have reached a verdict.

They are still deliberating.

They have not started deliberations yet.

They have dismissed the charges.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many charges are the jurors deadlocked on?

All charges

None of the charges

Three charges

Five charges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the judge instruct the jury to do after consulting with the lawyers?

Reach a verdict immediately

Dismiss the case

Continue deliberating

Announce a mistrial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Elizabeth Holmes accused of in relation to Theranos?

Hiring unqualified staff

Misleading investors and patients

Stealing company funds

Selling faulty products

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential prison sentence Elizabeth Holmes could face if convicted?

20 years

25 years

15 years

10 years