The disgraced founder of the promising blood-testing startup was once compared to luminaries like Steve Jobs.
Now she faces 11 years and three months behind bars.
The court did not impose any fines as part of the sentence.
“I stand here before you taking responsibility for Theranos.
“I am devastated by my failing.
She had faced a potential maximum sentence of 80 years in prison.
Holmes and her attorneys had asked for leniency from the judge on account of her being a new mother.
Holmes gave birth to a child during her trial in 2021 and is pregnant again.
It’s unclear whether this will impact how, where or when she’ll serve her sentence.
Prior to announcing the penalty, Davila explained his sentencing rationale.
He added that the fact Holmes did not accept responsibility for her crime would count against her.
Holmes' sentence will run 11 years, three months.
