Elizabeth Holmes' prison term could be reduced by 2 years

Disgraced former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes may be released from prison nearly two years earlier than anticipated, as per the projected release date provided by the Bureau of Prisons.

Following her sentencing to 11 years and three months in prison late last year, she began her incarceration at a Texas prison camp in late May.

However, the US Bureau of Prisons online database now displays a revised expected release date of December 29, 2032, indicating a potential reduction of approximately two years from her original sentence.

The disparity in the release date appears to stem from the Bureau of Prisons' method of calculating projected release dates.

While a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons declined to comment on the specific circumstances of any inmate, they did mention that inmates can earn Good Conduct Time (GCT), which factors into their estimated release date. Qualified inmates are presently eligible to earn up to 54 days of GCT for each year of their imposed sentence, as determined by the court.

Additionally, inmates have the opportunity to earn time credits during their incarceration through various means, including active participation in prison programmes. These factors, which contribute to the calculation of the estimated release date, are not unique to Holmes' case but are standard practice for all inmates.

Holmes is currently serving her sentence at the Federal Prison Camp Bryan, a minimum-security facility located approximately 100 miles from Houston. In May, her request for bail, while she challenges her conviction, was denied by an appellate court.