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Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, right, and her mother, Noel Holmes, arrive at federal court in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo;Jeff Chiu)

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, right, and her mother, Noel Holmes, arrive at federal court in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo;Jeff Chiu)

Why Ethics, Legal Experts say Elizabeth Holmes Sentencing Sends Clear Message to Silicon Valley

Don Heider, executive director, interviewed by ABC 7 News.

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for fraud.

Dr. Don Heider, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said the judge's sentence sends a clear message to Silicon Valley: You can craft the best pitch for your product, "but it better be true."

Don Heider, executive director, interviewed by ABC 7 News.

 

 

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