Posted on 11/18/2022 2:17:47 PM PST by lowbridge
Booker argued to U.S. District Judge Edward Davila that Holmes was a "thoughtful" and philanthropic individual who wants to "make a difference in the world" and asked for a "fair and just sentence."
Holmes faces up to 20 years in prison at her sentencing Friday after being convicted on three felony counts of wire fraud and one felony count of conspiracy to commit fraud. She was found to have misled investors and inspectors for years about the capabilities of her company Theranos' blood-testing technologies, en route to a $9-billion valuation of her company and a host of flattering media profiles as a revolutionary figure in the industry.
Despite Holmes being convicted of such major fraud, Booker joined over 100 other individuals in writing letters attesting to her good character.
Booker said he and Holmes first met and bonded over a bag of almonds at a conference hosted by the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and were both vegans.
Booker said he was struck by her desire to make the world a better place, writing, "In the years since, I've always been struck by the way our conversations focused on her desires to make a positive impact on the world."
He noted how she was "most interested" in talking about "world events and national global challenges." He also claimed she wanted to explore ways to combat world hunger and climate change, in addition to providing health care to more individuals.
Holmes had ties to top Democrats in her heyday; then-Vice President Joe Biden visited Theranos in 2015 and called it "inspiring" and said Holmes shared the Obama administration's vision of the future for health care. It was later revealed Biden had toured a fake lab that was staged for his visit.
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Over 100 other individuals in writing letters attesting to her good character.
Not so silent partners ?.
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“ Despite Holmes being convicted of such major fraud, Booker joined over 100 other individuals in writing letters attesting to her good character”
I think they mean BECAUSE she was such a big crook they had to help her
That’s like Satan himself showing up in court on behalf of Judas. Cory Booker. Drama Queen of the year.
When did Booker get married?
Yes...her irises are larger than they should be
Booker is one gigantic piece of 💩
Is Stanford University the epicenter of fraudsters? This chick and the Bankman Fried criminals .
Sorry Spartacus she is got 11 years and before the jackasses start braying she won’t be out untill she about nine and Half years.
Biden will make a deal with her. “Let me smell your hair and I will give you a pardon”.
Just a thought.
Booker is a pimp! It had nothing to do with his race, he is just a pariah.
Pfizer has done 1000x more damage and they’re all walking scott-free.
Booker belongs in prison for 20 years.
“Freeze your eggs honey.
Just a thought”
She is expecting kid number 2 very soon.
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