Elizabeth Holmes Sentenced to 11 Years

Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to 135 months for fraud, which is just over 11 years. This sentence is at the lower end of the 11 to 14 years range suggested by the judge, despite prosecutors asking for 15 years and the defense requesting 18 months or home confinement. The sentencing is seen as a signal to other CEOs and venture capitalists, especially in light of recent financial scandals like those involving SBF and FTX. However, history suggests that new financial mistakes will continue to occur.

How long was Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to prison for fraud?

• 135 months

• 15 years

• 14 years

• 18 months

What was the range of years suggested by the judge for Holmes' sentencing?

• 11 to 14 years

• 10 to 12 years

• 12 to 15 years

• 13 to 16 years

What personal circumstances of Holmes were highlighted in the discussion of her sentencing?

• She is a former CEO with one child and another on the way

• She is a former CEO with two children

• She is a former CEO with no children

• She is a former CEO with three children

What message does Holmes' sentencing potentially send to other CEOs and venture capitalists?

• That hefty sentences can be expected for financial fraud

• That financial fraud is only punished with fines

• That financial fraud is not a serious crime

• That financial fraud is often overlooked

What recent financial scandal is mentioned as a parallel to the Holmes case?

• The Enron scandal

• The Lehman Brothers collapse

• The FTX scandal

• The Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme