A juror in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial has been dismissed because she was uncertain she could deliver a guilty verdict due to her religious beliefs.
The juror told U.S. District Court Judge Edward Davila on Wednesday that she was Buddhist. She said her conscience couldn’t move past the impact of a potential guilty verdict, KPIX reported.
"I practice forgiveness, compassion," the juror told Davila, adding she'd "feel like it’s my fault" if Holmes were found guilty and sentenced to jail time.
Davila thanked the juror for her honesty before dismissing her and picked an alternate "after careful questioning," according to the report.
Meanwhile, Holmes' defense attorneys continue to question Dr. Adam Rosendorff, Theranos' former lab director.
Lance Wade questioned Rosendorff’s claim about Theranos not having a higher number of faulty test results than the other labs he worked at. Wade argued Rosendorff's statement was "180 degrees" from what he said in his direct testimony.
"They're trying to point the finger at Dr. Rosendorff, saying he's the actual fraud," former prosecutor and current legal analyst Michele Hagan told KPIX.
Hagan said Rosendorf is the prosecution's key witness, but his response under cross-examination could ultimately benefit Holmes’ defense.
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