# The trial of Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos)\[sentenced to 11+ yrs, 18Nov2022\]

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**Created:** [July 10, 2021, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trial-of-elizabeth-holmes-theranos-sentenced-to-11-yrs-18nov2022/946138 "2021-07-10T04:42:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 30, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trial-of-elizabeth-holmes-theranos-sentenced-to-11-yrs-18nov2022/946138/677 "2023-05-30T21:58:34Z")

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> [@Plea Bargaining: Spun off from the Elizabeth Holmes/Theranos discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plea-bargaining-spun-off-from-the-elizabeth-holmes-theranos-discussion/985061/3):
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> the kinds of exceptionally long sentences the US courts love to hand out

For the most part, the courts are following the sentence directives provided by the people’s representatives in Congress and state-houses.

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