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Of the 11 charges, Holmes was acquitted on all that related to defrauding patients and one count of conspiracy. In total, Holmes was found guilty of defrauding investors of nearly $145 million. Federal prosecutors have said Holmes duped investors into supporting a product she knew was faulty, particularly as Theranos began to teeter on bankruptcy. Balwani, who faces his own charges and a separate trial, did not speak at Holmes' trial. Defense attorney Kevin Downey asked Holmes to recount the early days of Theranos, as she sought advisers through the Stanford community, developed a business plan, attracted investment and — she thought — “nailed” expectations.

William Barr said in his confirmation hearings to become Trump's attorney general, that he might recuse himself on overseeing matters related to Epstein. A photo from 2000 shows Trump, Melania Trump (then Melania Knauss), Epstein, and Maxwell at the resort together. The photo at the top of the page is of the two together in Palm Beach in 1997. The entry for Donald Trump as it appears in Jeffrey Epstein's "black book" that was published by Gawker in 2015. The complaint, brought against Trump and Epstein, alleged that the victim attended multiple parties at Epstein's residence in the summer of 1994, that Trump also attended.

☆ The life of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and well-connected financier who died in jail awaiting sex trafficking charges
▼ + stars: | 2019-08-10 | by ( Ellen Cranley | Benjamin Goggin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Donald Trump ran in the same circles as Epstein, and seemed to be privy early on to the open secret that the financier was often surrounded by young women. American financier Jeffrey Epstein and real estate developer Donald Trump as they pose together at the Mar-a-Lago estate, Palm Beach, Florida, 1997. Davidoff Studios/Getty ImagesReal-estate mogul Donald Trump described Epstein in 2002 to New York Magazine as someone who "enjoys his social life" and likes women "on the younger side." "At one point, when his troubles began, he was talking to me and said, 'What can I say, I like young girls.' Even before the latest accusations came out against Epstein, Trump has done his best to downplay the friendship.

Persons: Clinton, Epstein, Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Jeff, Trump, Michael Wolff, Wolff Organizations: Davidoff, New York Magazine Locations: Lago, Palm Beach , Florida, Palm Beach

☆ Keith Richards Fast Facts
▼ + stars: | 2014-07-21 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Here’s a look at the life of Keith Richards, musician and founding member of the Rolling Stones. July 12, 1962 - The Rolling Stones play their first gig together at the Marquee Club in London. 1988 - Releases solo album “Talk is Cheap.”1989 - The Rolling Stones are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. November 12, 2012 - The Rolling Stones release their greatest hits compilation “GRRR!”May 3, 2013 - The Rolling Stones kick off their “50 and Counting” tour at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. September 18, 2015 - Richards releases his first solo album in 23 years, “Crosseyed Heart.” Also, Netflix releases the documentary film, “Keith Richards: Under the Influence,” to coincide with the album’s release.

☆ Nawaz Sharif Fast Facts
▼ + stars: | 2013-05-27 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Here is a look at the life of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. May 26, 1993 - Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders the reinstatement of Sharif, calling his dismissal unconstitutional and the charges false. August 23, 2007 - Pakistan’s Supreme Court lifts the exile imposed on Sharif. May 26, 2009 - The Supreme Court of Pakistan rules that Sharif is eligible to run in elections and hold public office. July 17, 2009 - Pakistan’s Supreme Court clears Sharif of hijacking charges, paving the way for him to legally run for office.

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