Other posts on the HN front page right now says largely the opposite of this headline [1][2]. She has appealed, but will be sent to prison nonetheless in the meantime.
This article title is editorialized and/or incorrect as far as I can tell.
[1]: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/17/court-rul...
[2]: https://www.wsj.com/articles/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holm...