KEY POINTS
  • Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four federal fraud charges. Her ex-boyfriend, former Theranos president Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, is about to go on trial on similar charges. He has pleaded not guilty.
  • The mixed verdict in Holmes' trial, in which she was acquitted on some charges and the jury deadlocked on others, could alter both sides' strategy in Balwani's trial.
  • Holmes tried to pin the blame on Balwani, and accused him of abuse, which he denies. Legal experts expect Balwani to point the finger back at Holmes.

The case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, convicted Monday on federal felony charges, has inspired books, podcasts, documentaries, and, coming soon, a feature film.

Now, get ready for a sequel of sorts: the criminal trial of former Theranos Chief Operating Officer Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, Holmes' mentor and ex-boyfriend, expected to begin in March.