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Trump has granted clemency to several high-profile white-collar fraudsters. Could Elizabeth Holmes be next?

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Munis, Jacqueline 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, who has requested clemency from President Donald Trump after being convicted of criminal fraud. Holmes, who began serving an 11-year sentence in May 2023, has seen her sentence reduced to nine years for good behavior. Her case has drawn attention due to Trump's recent trend of granting clemency to individuals convicted of white-collar crimes, including pardoning Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance. Holmes maintains her innocence and has expressed support for some Trump administration policies, marking a shift from her previous Democratic affiliations. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191107150
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