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Theranos Whistleblower Alleges Elizabeth Holmes ‘Misled’ Nathan Fielder In Documentary Scene

Forbes Daily Briefing

Summary

Tyler Schultz, a whistleblower from the controversial biotech company Theranos, claims that founder Elizabeth Holmes misled Nathan Fielder in his documentary "You Can See Everything." During an interview on CBS Mornings, Schultz asserts that Holmes presented a prototype blood-testing machine that was never completed or used for patient testing, rather than the device he worked with at Theranos, which had failed quality control.

Schultz expresses disbelief that Holmes continues to maintain her innocence despite her conviction and subsequent 11-year prison sentence for fraud. He describes her claims as part of a "web of lies" and criticizes the portrayal of the technology in Fielder's film. In a review for Stat, Schultz argues that the documentary is misleading, suggesting it is more of an artistic piece than a factual account, and raises concerns about the implications of presenting it as a documentary. He questions whether Fielder is a poor documentarian or a skilled artist who allowed Holmes to mislead viewers.

Show Notes

Tyler Shultz, a former Theranos employee who blew the whistle on the ill-fated biotech company, alleged its founder and convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes “misled” Nathan Fielder about the technology her company developed in a key scene in his new documentary, “You Can See Everything.”

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