The first day of the long awaited criminal trial for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for the former high flying CEO of the now-defunct Theranos was under way today. The jury selection process has begun with some interesting questions for the potential jurors. Why does Ethan think that Elizabeth Holmes is already winning?
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Why Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos Is Already Winning On Day One of The Pre-Trial - LJS #8

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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s close associate who is alleged to have procured underaged girls for illicit acts, is through the first week of her trial in New York.
This week, Ethan and Amy talk about the how the defense has successfully stopped discussion of “grooming” and at the same time violated a witnesses privacy. And why is Maureen Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, the lead prosecutor in this case?
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Ghislaine Maxwell - Is Her Defense Going Too Far? LJS #22

This week, Ethan and Amy talk about the how the prosecution looks to be doing as they rest their case-in-chief against Elizabeth Holmes in this criminal trial reflecting on Theranos.
What is the responsibility of the prosecution in convincing the jury of Elizabeth Holmes’ guilt?
Why would the defense risk putting Elizabeth Holmes on the stand?
Or was that one of their smartest moves, so far?
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This is a link to the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit Model Jury Instructions for Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343) - https://www.ce9.uscourts.gov/jury-instructions/node/583

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Prosecution Rests and Defense Calls Elizabeth Holmes To The Stand - LJS #21

llinois resident Kyle Rittenhouse was on trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin for the shooting deaths of two people and the near death of a third, plus other charges. As of this posting, the jury is deliberating.
This episode asks:

 Why was this trial so short compared to the ongoing Elizabeth Holmes trial?
 What are the gun laws that allowed the defendant to walk around with an AR-15?
  What is the jury allowed to request and can they ask questions of witnesses?
  How does self-defense work?
  Did the defense team miss something?
  How do they determine intent?
  Can a defendant testify in spite of their attorney’s recommendation?
  And more questions from trial audio clips!

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What Happened in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Before Verdict? LJS #20

The prosecution’s case in chief against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes continued this week with additional witnesses. Former lab director Dr. Lynette Sawyer was one, there could be a complication based on her experience, listen to find out what!
Former Fortune magazine reporter Roger Parloff wrote a piece about Theranos that has become a focal point of many questions. The defense wanted his notes, but the First Amendment may have stopped them. However, it isn’t as clear cut as you might think.
Prosecution witness, patient B.B., did not testify. Why?
Finally, the defense was denied by Judge Davila, is it their strategy of taking a long time intentional and could it work?
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How Could Both Sides Be Losing The Elizabeth Holmes Trial? LJS #19

While the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos criminal trial drags on, does one side benefit more than the other from how long this is taking? Also, Judge Davila made a legal ruling regarding a defense argument, did he side with Big Investors? Further, did Elizabeth Holmes make a fatal admission in the SEC case against Theranos? Finally, when does salesmanship and marketing cross into fraud?
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Why Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos Is Already Winning On Day One of The Pre-Trial - LJS #8

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