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December 21, 2012, 2:53 pm
Peter Madoff Sentenced for Role in Brother’s Ponzi Scheme

Peter Madoff was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday for his role in the multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme orchestrated by his older brother, Bernie Madoff.

June 25, 2012, 12:40 pm
Madoff Money Manager Settles for $410 Million

The funds will go to the hundreds of Merkin investors, most of whom will get more than 40 percent of their losses, up to $5 million each.

November 9, 2011, 2:53 pm
Trustee Seeking More Money from Madoff Family

A little more than a week ago, Andrew Madoff professed to 60 Minutes that he was utterly unaware of his … Continue reading

November 1, 2011, 12:00 pm
New Insights Into Madoff’s Fraud

What the family’s recent media blitz has revealed about history’s largest Ponzi scheme

September 29, 2011, 1:00 pm
Mets Owners Aren’t the Only Big Winners in Madoff Ruling

The pool of money for Bernie Madoff’s victims may shrink by as much as $11 billion. Madoff trustee Irving Picard’s … Continue reading

September 21, 2011, 12:26 pm
SEC Under Fire Again in Madoff Investigation

The Justice Department has been asked to investigate a top SEC official who worked on compensation for Bernie Madoff’s victims … Continue reading

August 19, 2011, 2:32 pm
“The Madoff Affair” Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

It’s been quite a week for America’s most reviled modern Ponzi-schemer. Despite the fact that Bernie Madoff’s sitting in a … Continue reading

posted may 12, 2009

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