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Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is serving a 135-month federal prison sentence for defrauding investors in her now-defunct company.

Published on October 10, 2026, 12:01am ET
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Elizabeth Holmes She is continuing her legal fight to challenge her conviction while serving a federal prison sentence.
Infamous Theranos founder receives renewed attention after surprise screening nathan fielder And lance oppenheim‘s new documentary, you can see everythingSept. 6 at the Telluride Film Festival. The film tells the story of Holmes’ life, beginning 34 days before he reported to prison for defrauding investors in his now-defunct startup.
The logline states, “What begins as an intimate portrait of a mysterious criminal becomes a mind-boggling three-year journey into the abyss.”
you can see everything Scheduled for theatrical release on October 16.
Scroll down to learn more about what Holmes has been up to in recent years.
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What happened to Elizabeth Holmes?

Elizabeth Holmes is the subject of a new A24 documentary.
The case began in October 2015 when wall street journal‘S investigative reporting By John Carreyrou Raised serious questions about Theranos’ blood-testing technology. The company claimed that its technology could detect a variety of diseases using only small amounts of blood.
After years of regulatory investigation, lawsuits and a four-month trial, Holmes was convicted One count of conspiracy to defraud investors and three counts of defrauding individual investors.
“Today’s announcement should serve as a reminder that fraud related to medical products will not be tolerated,” said FDA’s Assistant Commissioner for Criminal Investigations. Katherine A. Hermsen Said at that time. “FDA will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to bring to justice those who put profits above public health.”
Holmes was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison and began serving her sentence in May 2023 at a minimum-security women’s prison camp in Bryan, Texas.
In May 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals His petition was unanimously rejected. Further hearing is being sought on his appeal.
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When will Elizabeth Holmes be released?
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Elizabeth Holmes is serving 11 years and three months in prison.
According to Federal Bureau of Prisons records, Holmes is projected to be released from federal custody in February 2030. The Justice Department’s Victim Notification System also indicates that he is scheduled for appointment to the Austin Transitional Center in Del Valle, Texas on August 23, 2027.
What is Elizabeth Holmes doing now?

Elizabeth Holmes was convicted in January 2022.
In the 2025 commutation request, Holmes asked the President donald trump To shorten his sentence – Which was later adjusted to 123 months in March. As of press time, Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney Lists the status of his commutation request as pending.
While serving her sentence, Holmes remains active on social media – which is reportedly managed by her longtime partner, billy evans.
In a recent ex postShe said she was “silenced for a long time. And then imprisoned.”
“I am fighting to prove my innocence and come home to my children and the love of my life. I have now been locked in jail for 1,216 endless days and nights,” she wrote. “During the time we were fighting for freedom, my loved ones have helped manage my account. Billy is one of the people who carries this responsibility for me. He fights fiercely for me and our family. I love him beyond space and time.”
Holmes also clarified that her X account is partially managed by her loved ones, including Evans, and said that posts written in her own words will now be marked with her initials.
He then thanked supporters as he continues legal efforts to challenge the outcome of his criminal case.
“‘The truth will set you free.’ John 8:32. -EAH,” Holmes ended the post with a Bible quote from John 8:32.