Fate of Elizabeth Holmes Will Soon Be in the Hands of Jurors

Fate of Elizabeth Holmes Will Soon Be in the Hands of Jurors
Elizabeth Holmes walks into federal court in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 22, 2021. Nic Coury/AP Photo
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SAN JOSE, Calif.—Lawyers for opposing sides in the trial of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes are expected to wrap up closing arguments Friday, paving the way for a jury to begin deliberations over criminal charges accusing her of turning her blood-testing startup into a massive scam.

The case revolving around Holmes’ meteoric rise to become a self-made billionaire and ensuing downfall has captivated Silicon Valley for the past three months as the long-delayed trial unfolded.