Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' lawyers clashed with a judge today over limits shelter-in-place orders are putting on her defense. The defense suggested the orders advantage prosecutors, who are exempt from them
recently about how robustly its work was continuing despite the health crisis that has frozen large chunks of the economy.
Avila seemed untroubled by the notion of any double standard, though it wasn’t entirely clear he’d grappled with that issue. “The government is facing similar hurdles, I presume,” he said. Ultimately, Davila said he wasn’t looking to pressure anyone involved in the case to do anything that violates any state or local directives or puts someone’s health in danger. And he said he wasn’t hell-bent on the July 28 date he set for jury selection, if circumstances make that imprudent.The judge also mused about the concerns some potential jurors may have about spending weeks or months in a courtroom after being told to limit sustained exposure to large groups.The San Jose, Calif.
While Davila signaled some flexibility Wednesday about the trial date for Holmes, he declined to immediately delay it. He said he’ll hold another hearing on April 15 to hear from both sides about what they think is feasible. Holmes and Balwani have pleaded not guilty to the charges and are free pending trial. Each faces two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and nine counts of wire fraud.
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