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As the Theranos fraud trial begins, Elizabeth Holmes's lawyers claim she was in an abusive relationship with COO Sunny Balwani, who allegedly controlled her diet and clothing. Holmes is expected to claim she suffered from PTSD, a defense the prosecution intends to challenge with expert testimony. The shift from "female Steve Jobs" to "victim" is characterized as a calculated legal maneuver.
The trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort featured testimony from Rick Gates, who admitted to embezzling funds and leading a "secret life" in London. Judge T.S. Ellis criticized the prosecution for focusing on Manafort's expensive clothing and lifestyle. The defense argued that Gates was the primary actor in any financial improprieties, as Manafort did not handle bookkeeping.
