Today is a big day for Elizabeth Holmes. She has experienced the ups and downs of public life—public acclaim, success, a government investigation, and now, the reality of surrendering to federal prison. As she prepares to serve 135 months, an underappreciated aspect or victory comes into play: she will start accruing credit for time served.

Navigating the intricacies of a white-collar crime investigation can be an all-consuming endeavor. Stress creeps into every nook of one's life. Yet, the unfairness lies in the time spent in this pre-prison does not count towards the sentence. The time before federal prison, I know from experience, can often be the most challenging part of the experience.

Holmes's entry into federal prison marks the beginning of a new chapter. With every tick of the clock, with every turn of the calendar page, she will move one step closer to regaining her freedom. Every day will be a small victory as she gets closer to home.

For the sake of her and her family, I hope she uses her time wisely.

Best,

Justin Paperny

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