Elizabeth Holmes' Children And Their Impact On Her Case As She Serves Time

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Elizabeth Holmes has two children. She is also a businesswoman. She founded the medical company, Theranos. But the company collapsed after allegations of fraud. Holmes is now facing criminal charges. She has been accused of misleading investors. Her trial is currently ongoing. Holmes could face prison time if found guilty. It is a very high-profile case. Many people are following it closely.

Theranos' shamed founder has surrendered to serve an 11-year prison sentence. She has kids with partner Billy Evans.

Holmes had children while on trial for fraud and conspiracy in 2021 and 2023. We learned most information about her kids from court documents.

Holmes was pregnant during her criminal trial. The trial dates changed because of this. This happened during both of her pregnancies.

The trial date for Holmes was delayed to July 2021 because of the pandemic. Yet, it was changed again when her lawyers said pregnancy was causing difficulty. She had a baby in July 2021.

Holmes got found guilty in January 2022. Court papers indicated that she was pregnant with her second child when the sentence came in November.

A person called Lynn Espejo said to PEOPLE that when she was in prison before, she only saw her kids for a bit on weekends. Lynn also said that the start date of her being in prison is after she has her baby and has time to get better. Lynn likes people to change the way justice works.

Caroline Polisi, a criminal defense attorney, spoke on The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial podcast. She said that Holmes' pregnancies may affect how the jury sees her.

The DA said it will help the woman in her trial and if she is convicted. The fact that she is a new mom will affect her sentence.

Jose Baez, the defense attorney, said it could be bad for Holmes' case. He thinks it could backfire. If jurors feel that one side is trying to manipulate them, they won't like it. He said this on a podcast.

Holmes got 11 years and 3 months in prison as punishment.

You can find out all about Holmes' two children and when she got pregnant.

"First Pregnancy Delays Her Trial"

The trial of Holmes was supposed to take place in July 2021 but it got postponed once again. The pandemic was the reason for the previous rescheduling. Holmes told the court about her pregnancy and that led to the latest postponement of the trial.

In March 2021, Holmes' pregnancy was revealed to the court. Her lawyer and prosecutors asked for her trial's start date to be moved because she was due in July. The Wall Street Journal reported this.

Robert Leach, Assistant U.S. Attorney, said it's frustrating and disappointing to know about this now that the case is being prosecuted.

"Pregnant Woman Attends Pretrial Conference In June 2021"

In June 2021, Holmes went to a pretrial conference in San Jose, California. She was eight months pregnant. The judge, Edward Davila, promised a quiet space for Holmes to take care of her baby during trial breaks.

"First Baby Born In July 2021"

In July 2021, Holmes became a mother. She had a son named William Holmes Evans. His birthplace was Redwood, Calif. ABC News got a hold of the birth reports in August.

Pregnant Again Despite Conviction

The New York Times found papers about her. She had a baby when she was guilty in January 2022.

Billy Evans, the partner of Elizabeth Holmes, asked for a shorter sentence in a memo. He pleaded with the court to consider their two young children and the moments they will miss out on if Elizabeth is given a heavier sentence. This was reported by The Mercury News.

He said in the memo that he is heartbroken. He doesn't want to spend any time away from Liz. He doesn't want his son to grow up with only a glass separating him from his mother. He doesn't want guards to be armed on the other side of the glass.

Holmes told the court, "I regret my failings." She was tearful. It was reported by The Mercury News. She regrets it with every cell in her body.

Holmes was pregnant when she got sentenced. She might give birth before turning herself in to federal authorities. She will turn herself in by April.

Defense Team Reveals Birth Of Second Child In Court Motion

Holmes' defense team said she had a second child in Feb 2023. They requested she not be imprisoned while appealing her conviction as she wasn't likely to run away.

Holmes' defense team filed a motion. They say she has strong connections to her community. She has two young kids. Her family and friends wrote letters about her character. She helps at a rape crisis and counseling group. CBS News reported this information.

"Invicta: The Name Of Her Baby Girl"

She was supposed to start her sentence on April 27. She had a baby that month. It was her second child.

The New York Times wrote about Holmes before she went to jail. The article said her baby is a girl named Invicta. Invicta means strong or unbeatable in Latin.