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Deceptive Lab Presentation
- Prosecutor Shank presented a recorded conversation between Elizabeth Holmes and journalist Roger Parloff.
- Holmes falsely claimed Parloff had already seen the Phoenix lab when he observed Theranos devices, while the actual lab used third-party devices.
Pattern of False Statements
- Prosecutor Shank highlighted Elizabeth Holmes's repeated false statements about Theranos's pharmaceutical contracts and DoD relationships.
- He emphasized that these statements were not merely aspirational, but presented as accomplished facts.
Evasive Responses to Criticism
- Prosecutor Shank played a clip where journalist Roger Parloff questioned Elizabeth Holmes about Theranos's continued use of venipuncture.
- Holmes evaded the question, attributing it to managing test volume instead of admitting technological limitations.