Setting the Stage
Elizabeth, holding hands with her partner, Billy and her mother, Noel, breezes into the courthouse to hear opening statements in her financial fraud trial. The government and the defense set the stage, giving us a roadmap of how their sides of the case will unfold. The prosecution says this is a case about fraud, lying and cheating, while the defense paints a picture of an ambitious young woman trying to change the world. She made mistakes, they say, but didn’t break the law. And we hear from the case’s first witness: Theranos’ top ranking financial employee who has a lot to say about how Elizabeth may have misled investors. We need your help! “The Dropout” is up for two Webby Awards: Best Crime & Justice Podcast – General Series and Best Crime & Justice Podcast - Individual Episode. Click the links to cast your vote and help us get the wins! Plus, check out the other Webby-nominated shows from ABC Audio: “Start Here” - Nominated for Best News & Politics Podcast – General Series and Best News & Politics Podcast – Individual Episode “The View: Behind the Table” – Nominated for Best Limited-Series & Specials, Entertainment
