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December 8, 2022

Holmes' former partner gets nearly 13 years in Theranos case

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
AP Technology Writer

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A judge on Wednesday sentenced former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani to nearly 13 years in prison for his role in the company's blood-testing hoax — a sentence slightly longer than that given to the CEO, who was his lover and accomplice in one of Silicon Valley's biggest scandals.

Balwani was convicted in July of fraud and conspiracy connected to the company's bogus medical technology that duped investors and endangered patients. His sentencing came less than three weeks after Elizabeth Holmes, the company's founder and CEO, received more than 11 years in prison for her part in the scheme.


 
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