The Blotter: Brian Ross Investigates

Politicians Dropping Madoff Money

Politicians are grappling with what to do about the estimated $370,000 in donations they received from accused investment fraudster Bernard Madoff, his relatives, and employees. Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., will donate $10,000 from his campaign funds to Massachusetts charities, according to his spokesman. That amount equals the donations he received since 1992 that were linked to Madoff. Madoff was arrested last week on charges stemming from an alleged $50 billion Ponzi-style investment scheme...Full Story
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