Mike Lynch, a British tech entrepreneur often referred to as 'Britain’s Bill Gates,' has been acquitted of all criminal fraud charges in one of Silicon Valley's biggest ever fraud trials. Despite facing extradition to the US and a challenging legal battle, Lynch's acquittal marks a significant victory. The case has drawn attention to the US extradition treaty, with Lynch now campaigning against it. The trial, which took place in San Francisco, saw Lynch's folksy testimony prevail over the US prosecutor’s spreadsheets. This acquittal is seen as a vindication after a long fight to clear his name.
‘Britain’s Bill Gates’ beat incredible odds to be acquitted of fraud in San Francisco, where his folksy testimony trumped a US prosecutor’s spreadsheets https://t.co/2MIhZU9sfu
British tech entrepreneur’s acquittal is vindication after a long fight to clear his name Read the full story from @jamestitcomb below ⬇️ https://t.co/ptjpzTRSgv
Reflecting on the fabulous news of Mike Lynch quite properly winning his trial despite the distortions that the over politicised US justice system imposes on foreign defendants, I want to say quite how brave he had to be to take on and fight with so much at stake.
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Analysis | Why the odds were stacked against Mike Lynch and what can be learned from his extradition and unsuccessful US prosecution - @IanKingSky 🔗 Read more https://t.co/VSmrYo5ezG
Exclusive with @jamestitcomb: Mike Lynch to campaign against US extradition treaty after stunning acquittal over criminal fraud charges last night https://t.co/cFYYyn4dO2
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