Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Spotted at Ghislaine Maxwell’s New Prison

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been seen at the same Texas prison now housing convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.

Both women are serving lengthy sentences at Federal Prison Camp Bryan, a minimum-security facility in Bryan, a facility known for housing white-collar and often referred to as “Club Fed” for its less restrictive environment.

Holmes was spotted jogging within the prison grounds over the weekend.

Newsweek contacted FPC Bryan for comment via email on Sunday.

Why It Matters

The convergence of Holmes and Maxwell at a single facility has raised questions about accountability, privilege, and the visibility of women’s incarceration in America.

Both women were central figures in major national scandals: Holmes for leading a billion-dollar biotech fraud, and Maxwell for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network.

Their shared placement in a minimum-security prison has drawn scrutiny from victims’ groups and families, criminal justice advocates, and the public at large.

What To Know

Holmes, who is serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors in her failed startup Theranos, has been incarcerated at FPC Bryan since May 2023. She was recently photographed jogging in the prison yard, appearing relaxed and reportedly adjusting to the facility’s routines.

Photographs published by Fox News show her wearing glasses, gray prison-issue shorts and T-shirt, compression gloves, sneakers, and a baseball cap, with her blond hair poking out underneath, while carrying small weights.

Maxwell, sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking minors, was quietly transferred to the same prison in late July after previously being held at FCI Tallahassee. Sources said her transfer followed private meetings with senior Justice Department officials, fueling speculation about potential cooperation in ongoing investigations.

The prison itself is known for its relatively comfortable conditions compared to other federal facilities, housing nonviolent offenders in dormitory-style accommodations, as per the Houston Chronicle. Inmates have access to work assignments, educational programs, and limited family visitation.

Holmes is said to be working a clerical job, while maintaining regular contact with her two young children, People reports.

Maxwell’s presence has added a new level of notoriety to the facility, which also houses former reality TV star Jen Shah.

Victims of Epstein’s network have expressed outrage over what they perceive as the soft treatment of Maxwell. Many have condemned her transfer to FPC Bryan as a signal that she is receiving preferential treatment despite her conviction.

The family of Virginia Giuffre and other victims of Epstein’s abuse expressed outrage on Friday, calling the move “a cover-up”, as reported by Axios. Their reaction comes amid renewed public attention on Maxwell’s case as President Donald Trump faces pressure over his handling of Epstein-related documents.

Giuffre, who died by suicide in April at the age of 41, had long accused Maxwell of recruiting her as a teenager from Mar-a-Lago to be abused by Epstein.

In response to questions about whether he would pardon Maxwell, Trump has not explicitly ruled out the possibility. Speaking to reporters earlier this week, he said, “I’m allowed to give her a pardon, but nobody’s approached me with it,” and added that discussing the matter would be “inappropriate.”

What People Are Saying

The Giuffre family and Epstein’s accusers said in a statement to Axios: “President Trump has sent a clear message today: Pedophiles deserve preferential treatment and their victims do not matter…This move smacks of a cover-up. The victims deserve better.

“This is the justice system failing victims right before our eyes. The American public should be enraged by the preferential treatment being given to a pedophile and a criminally charged child sex offender.”

What Happens Next

Maxwell is expected to seek a formal sentence reduction, potentially citing her cooperation with prosecutors. The Department of Justice has not confirmed whether any such arrangement exists. Holmes remains focused on serving her sentence, with a projected release date in 2032, though early release for good behavior remains a possibility. For now, both women are expected to remain at FPC Bryan.