The Turmoil Surrounding Elizabeth Holmes' Profile and Conviction

A profile on Elizabeth Holmes published in the New York Times caused internal debate and backlash among writers at the paper, with some criticizing the sympathetic and flattering tone of the piece. The Times' business editor defended the write-up, while others pointed out the contradiction of hiring John Carreyrou, the reporter who exposed Theranos' failures, just months before the softball profile was reported. Carreyrou and star Times correspondent Erin Griffith reportedly disliked the piece.