Elizabeth Holmes request to be kept out of jail while she appeals her fraud conviction was denied

White Scribbled Underline

The 39-year-old founder of Theranos received an 11-year prison term after being found guilty of fraud for misleading investors.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

On April 27 she is anticipated to hand herself up to federal authorities.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

Holmes isnt a flight risk or a danger to the community according to Davilas ruling as reported by The Washington Post;

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

The court was unable to "find that she has raised asubstantive question of law or fact that if determined favorably to [her] on appeal would reverse her conviction or secure a new trial" nevertheless.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

Due to his ongoing appeal of his conviction Balwani did not turn himself in to authorities when his sentence was first set to start in mid-March.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

His appeal was nonetheless turned down therefore he will start serving his term on April 20 at Terminal Island jail in California according to ABC News.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

She is a flight risk who attempted to leave the nation last year according to several reports and the prosecution claimed as much in court filings at the time.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

In court filings prosecutors stated that they anticipated Holmes to "reply that she did not in fact leave the country as scheduled".

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

If she had fled without the government intervening they concluded "it is difficult to know with certainty."

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

In an email Holmes attorneys claimed that she had already purchased the ticket before to being found guilty and had intended to travel to Mexico to attend a friends wedding if not.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

Holmes is currently renting an estate for $13000 a month.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline

It was made public in a request by Holmes defense team that was submitted to federal court last week and claimed that since Holmes was not a flight risk she shouldnt be detained while she appeals her conviction.

Image Credits - Google

White Scribbled Underline