Federal prosecutors are pushing for a 15-year sentence for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes


Federal prosecutors are pushing for a 15-year prison sentence for Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes.

In response to Holmes' conviction on four fraud counts, government attorneys are also seeking to have her sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $804 million in restitution to Theranos investors. Prosecutors made their sentencing recommendations in a memorandum filed with the U.S. District Court in San Jose Friday.

Holmes "repeatedly chose lies, hype and the prospect…

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