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Mike Lynch: The Tech Tycoon's Legal Saga Unfolds

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Get ready for the dramatic U.S. trial of British tech founder Mike Lynch as he faces fraud accusations in a courtroom showdown reminiscent of Silicon Valley scandals!

Mike Lynch, once hailed as Britain's tech prodigy, is now at the center of a high-profile fraud trial in California. Accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme related to the sale of his company, Autonomy, to Hewlett-Packard, Lynch's legal battle is set to captivate tech enthusiasts and legal eagles alike. The trial, delayed due to prior civil proceedings, marks a pivotal moment for the fallen tech star.

As the criminal trial unfolds, the focus is on whether Lynch inflated revenue and earnings before Autonomy's acquisition by HP. If convicted, Lynch and his co-accused could be looking at daunting sentences exceeding two decades in prison. The courtroom drama intensifies as US prosecutors paint Lynch as the mastermind behind a complex and deceitful scheme that duped Hewlett-Packard.

Amidst the legal turmoil, the backstory of Autonomy's acquisition by HP comes to light. Meg Whitman's appointment as CEO of HP right before the deal's closure adds a dramatic twist to the narrative. Lynch's reputation as the 'Britain's Bill Gates' takes a severe hit as the case unravels the alleged fraudulent activities dating back to 2009.

In a saga reminiscent of tech thrillers, Mike Lynch's trial grips global attention, showcasing the rise and fall of a tech visionary turned accused fraudster. The courtroom showdown sheds light on the complexities and pitfalls of the tech industry, where ambition and deception often collide. As the legal battle heats up, Lynch's once-glowing reputation teeters on the edge of infamy, leaving the tech world eagerly awaiting the trial's verdict.

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Extradited British tech founder Mike Lynch starts U.S. fraud trial (Reuters)

Mike Lynch, the wealthy tech founder once hailed as Britain's answer to Steve Jobs, will face a U.S. jury in California on Monday at a trial over the ...

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Fallen tech star Mike Lynch faces Hewlett-Packard fraud claims in ... (BreakingNews.ie)

If convicted on all counts by a jury, Lynch along with his co-accused Stephen Chamberlain could each face a sentence of more than 20 years in prison.

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Criminal fraud trial of UK tech star Mike Lynch to kick off today (Euronews)

The US criminal trial was delayed during a civil proceedings about the alleged fraud in London that culminated in a judge siding with HP.

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Trial of ex Autonomy boss over accounting charges starts (Accountancy Daily)

Former Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch is in court in San Francisco to face charges over whether the company inflated revenue and earnings before the sale to HP.

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Mike Lynch goes on trial over HP takeover of Autonomy (Proactive Investors UK)

Mike Lynch, previously dubbed by US prosecutors as Silicon Valley's largest-ever fraud, will go on trial on Monday in San Francisco.

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Hewlett Packard's disastrous acquisition of Autonomy heads to trial ... (Fortune)

Before HP wrapped up the deal, Meg Whitman was hired to be CEO of the company started 85 years ago by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in a Palo Alto, California, ...

UPDATE 1-US prosecutors call British tech founder Mike Lynch ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Mike Lynch, the wealthy tech founder once hailed as Britain's answer to Steve Jobs, oversaw a "multiyear, multilayered fraud" that lured Hewlett-Packard ...

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Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder's fraud trial begins in US (BBC News)

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is appearing in court in the US, as his trial on fraud charges gets under way. Once dubbed "Britain's Bill Gates", ...

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Mike Lynch 'spun a fabulous tale' to defraud HP over $11bn ... (Irish Examiner)

Autonomy co-founder Mike Lynch and former finance executive Stephen Chamberlain are accused of scheming to inflate the company's revenue, starting in 2009 ...

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Autonomy founder Mike Lynch called 'driving force' of 'massive fraud ... (Financial Times)

UK tech entrepreneur finally faces a US jury after years of legal wrangling.

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Mike Lynch masterminded 'multiyear, multilayered fraud', court hears (Telegraph.co.uk)

Tech entrepreneur accused of spinning 'fabulous tale' to lure HP into $11bn Autonomy deal.

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US prosecutors call British tech founder Mike Lynch 'driving force ... (iTnews)

HP-Autonomy case goes to trial. Mike Lynch, the wealthy tech founder once hailed as Britain's answer to Steve Jobs, oversaw a "multiyear, multilayered fraud" ...

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UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch called 'massive fraud' mastermind by US (Business Standard)

Lynch's lawyer, Reid Weingarten, countered in his opening that the government's narrative paints a black-and-white picture and "that ain't the way the world ...

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Fallen tech star Mike Lynch painted as fraud mastermind in Hewlett ... (BreakingNews.ie)

But his lawyer depicted him as 'a visionary who was made a scapegoat for a desperate buyer's bad decision'.

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Autonomy co-founder Mike Lynch's fraud trial opens in San Francisco (www.computing.co.uk)

The criminal trial of Autonomy co-founder Mike Lynch has started in San Francisco, California, with Lynch accused by prosecutors of being the “driving ...

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Mike Lynch fraud trial enters day two as prosecutors paint UK tech ... (The Guardian)

Autonomy co-founder accused of intimidating people who raised concerns before 2011 HP takeover and inflating software firm sales.

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UK tech founder Mike Lynch to testify at US fraud trial (RTE.ie)

Mike Lynch, the wealthy tech founder, will testify at his US trial to defend himself against charges he defrauded Hewlett-Packard in the $11 billion sale of ...

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