Friday Morning Constitutional Ninth Circuit Denies Elizabeth Holmes's Appeal, Again
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Elizabeth Holmes's request for a rehearing on her fraud conviction linked to the Theranos scandal, effectively closing off her avenues for appeal. BART service was reinstated on Friday morning following a systemwide computer issue that caused significant disruptions, although many delays persisted. Alphabet's stock is expected to fall by 6% this week, amounting to a $120 billion loss, as investor anxiety grows over AI search technologies potentially undermining Google Search's dominance. In an unrelated incident, a driver claiming to be a "sovereign citizen" was arrested after causing a traffic disruption at the Bay Bridge toll plaza while fleeing from police. A recent Stanford study revealed that children living in poorly ventilated homes with gas stoves are at nearly twice the cancer risk of adults due to benzene exposure.
Chief Justice John Roberts highlighted the judiciary's role in countering governmental overreach during a public address in Buffalo, New York. Meanwhile, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stressed the importance of resilience in the legal profession, urging lawyers to prepare for challenging battles. These events collectively illustrate significant legal, technological, and public safety issues currently affecting the community.