Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, spotted engaging in physical exercise, including jogging and weight lifting, at the federal prison in Texas where she is currently incarcerated.
In the Federal Prison Camp Bryan, Texas, high-profile inmate Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the defunct Theranos company, has established a structured routine that includes physical exercise, work assignments, education, and recreation [1][3].
Holmes, who is serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors over blood-testing technology [11], has been photographed jogging multiple times this week and on Tuesday [3]. She is also seen carrying weights around the recreation yard [3].
This minimum-security prison emphasizes a disciplined schedule, with early wake-ups (6 a.m.), regular roll calls, and rule adherence such as maintaining a neat bunk and attending counts [2]. Inmates are expected to engage in work, often in areas like food service or maintenance, earning a nominal wage [2]. Education and structured recreational activities are also part of the daily life, encouraging personal responsibility and development.
Other notable inmates at the same facility, such as Ghislaine Maxwell and Jen Shah, experience similar routines centered around disciplined daily schedules, fitness, work, and rehabilitation [2].
Holmes' conviction for defrauding investors has been upheld, and she is required to pay $452 million in restitution [10]. Despite the challenging circumstances, Holmes' routine seems to include regular exercise and outdoor activities, providing a semblance of normality within the prison's regulated schedule.
Interestingly, Teresa Giudice, a reality TV star from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," also wrote a book detailing her prison experiences, including disturbing and uplifting moments [4]. In her book, she mentions prison parties, beauty services, and massages in exchange for items like chips [4]. Giudice served nearly one year in prison for charges related to mail and wire fraud and bankruptcy fraud [7].
Martha Stewart, another notable inmate, served her time in Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia after being found guilty on charges related to insider trading [8].
As of now, Holmes continues to serve her sentence at Federal Prison Camp Bryan, Texas, balancing security with opportunities for fitness, work, and education, aiming to integrate responsibility and routine for all inmates, including those with prominent public profiles.
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/us/elizabeth-holmes-prison-sightings/index.html [2] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/elizabeth-holmes-ghislaine-maxwell-jogging-federal-prison-camp-bryan-texas-rcna37810 [3] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/us/elizabeth-holmes-prison-exercise.html [4] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2021/10/26/teresa-giudice-book-turning-the-table-prison-life/8521666002/ [5] https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/26/elizabeth-holmes-theranos-founder-sentenced-to-11-years-in-prison.html [6] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-theranos-sentencing/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holmes-sentenced-to-11-years-in-prison-idUSKBN2F013Z [7] https://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/05/teresa-giudice-sentenced-to-15-months-in-prison.html [8] https://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/12/10/martha.stewart/index.html [9] https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/26/entertainment/teresa-giudice-book-turning-the-table/index.html [10] https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/26/elizabeth-holmes-sentenced-to-11-years-in-prison-ordered-to-pay-452-million-in-restitution.html [11] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/us/elizabeth-holmes-sentencing.html
- Elizabeth Holmes, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Jen Shah, while incarcerated at Federal Prison Camp Bryan, Texas, follow structured daily routines that encompass physical exercise, work assignments, education, and recreational activities.
- Similarly, Teresa Giudice, a celebrity known from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," during her prison term, described prison parties, beauty services, and massages as part of her experiences within a prison environment.
- Despite serving time for crimes related to trading, insider trading for Martha Stewart, or fraud for Elizabeth Holmes and Teresa Giudice, news outlets cover their prison experiences as part of general-news, crime-and-justice categories.
