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Madoff's Victims
Madoff 'Losers' Get Only $534 Million; 'Winners' Get Zero

Madoff 'Losers' Get Only $534 Million; 'Winners' Get Zero

Securities industry fund denies more victims' claims than it allows.
Bernie Madoff's Hadassah mistress, Sheryl Weinstein

Bernie Madoff's Other Secret: His Hadassah CFO Mistress

Sheryl Weinstein called former lover a "beast" in court.
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Too Many Madoff Victims, Not Enough Money to Go Around, U.S. Official Says

Victims of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme still fighting for SIPC reimbursement.
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Bad News for Madoff Victims: Too Many Claims, Not Enough Money

New court filing reveals Bernie's assets spread over 12 countries.
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Hundreds of Madoff Victims Appear at Sentencing Hearing

Bernie has shown little remorse for his scam say those who know him.

Madoff Scam Could Cost Cancer Patient His Life

David Arenson lost his savings which he hoped to use on his one shot at a cure.
Photo: Retirement Road Trip Screeches to A Halt

Madoff Victims Frustrated as Wait Continues for Claims to be Paid

Money repaid slowly as investors' retirements stalled and homes in jeopardy.

Calling All Victims: Madoff Expected to Plead Guilty

Criminal case of the $50 billion fraudster nearing conclusion.
The Feeder Funds
PHOTO Bernard Madoff exits Manhattan federal court

A Chilling Glimpse Inside a Madoff Feeder Fund

"This conversation never took place," Bernie said according to court docs.
Bankruptcy trustee seeks money for Bernie?s burned investors

Madoff Feeder Fund Sued for $3.5 Billion

Firm founded by Walter Noel "ignored multiple red flags," suit alleges.
Photo: Bernie Madoff and Maurice

Madoff's 'Stealth Sales Force' Charged with Fraud

SEC alleges employees of feeder fund funneled "billions of dollars" to Madoff.
MADOFF FEEDER ALLEGED TO HAVE LIED TO INVESTORS

Madoff Feeder and Former GM Executive Alleged to Have Lied to Investors

Ezra Merkin defrauded charities, non-profits says New York AG Andrew Cuomo.

Madoff Feeder Fund Accused of Fraud

The Fairfield Greenwich Group was founded by Walter Noel of Greenwich, Conn.
The Madoff Family
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Madoff Family Feud: Wife, Sons Won't Attend Monday Sentencing

Private guard says Bernie Madoff showed no remorse over plight of victims.

Prosecutors Want Over $30 Million from Madoff Sons

Government wants to seize money Bernie lent sons and Ruth's jewelry collection.

SEC Official Married into Madoff Family

Madoff boasted of close SEC relationship, "My niece even married one."
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Over the Top! Madoff's $100K Amex Bills

Ruth, sons, inner circle used investor money for vacations, Paris fashions.
Peter Madoff?s $235,000 Company Car

Peter Madoff's $235,000 Company Car

Trustees of Bernie's U.K. firm want to seize his brother's vintage Aston Martin.
Ruth Madoff
PHOTO Ruth Madoff, shown here with the Upper East Side apartment that she shared with notorious Ponzi scammer Bernie Madoff, should be held accountable for over $44 million dollars

Ruth Madoff Sued for $44.8 Million by Trustee

Court-appointed trustee says Bernie's wife lived "life of splendor."
Photo: Ruth Madoff Free to Travel As Prosecutors Return Her Passport

Ruth Madoff Free to Travel As Prosecutors Return Her Passport

"Clear sign" she won't be charged as Bernie's accomplice in Ponzi scheme.
PHOTO RUTH MADOFF

Ruth Madoff Evicted from Penthouse

Locks changed; U.S. marshalls now have custody of $7 mill duplex.
PHOTO RUTH MADOFF

Homeless? Ruth Madoff to Lose Penthouse, Other Homes

Meanwhile, government asks for life in prison for Bernie.

Ruth Madoff: Accomplice or Housewife?

Former friends say Bernie's wife had to have known it was a Ponzi scheme.
Photo: Pierre Michel salon says wife of Bernie Madoff welcome no more.

Bye Bye Beauty: Ruth Madoff Banned From Upper East Side Hair Salon

Pierre Michel salon says wife of Bernie Madoff welcome no more.
Photo: Bernard Madoff Will Celebrate  Birthday In Jail and Disgrace. Wife, Ruth, Visits; Still in Love but Shunned and Lonely

Bernard Madoff Celebrates Birthday In Jail and Disgrace

Wife Ruth visits; Still in love but shunned and lonely.

Madoffs Want to Keep Penthouse…and $62 Million

Alleged $50B scammer says apartment and other money belongs to his wife.

Bad Timing? Madoff's Wife Withdrew $10Mil a Day Before His Arrest, State Says

Prosecutors, attorneys talk possible plea bargain for alleged Ponzi schemer.
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Ruth Madoff's 'Plea' for Help: An E-mail Scam on Top of a Scam

Bernard Madoff's wife being used in classic 'Nigerian' scheme.

Gov't Toughens Bail Conditions For Bernard Madoff

Wife to pay for round-the-clock monitoring by security firm.
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No Apology From Ruth Madoff

Investors' money from Bernie Madoff's ponzi scam funded lavish lifestyle.
The Madoff Archives
Photo: U.S. Task Force Targets 4 Types Of Financial Crimes

Holder: Palm Beach Is Madoff 'Ground Zero'

In South Florida, Attorney General unveils effort to combat Ponzi schemes.
Frank DiPascali Allowed to Stay Free in Sprawling Country Estate While He Cooperates

Madoff Aide's Lawyer Asks For Client's Release on $10 Million Bail

Attorney: Frank DiPascali's help has led to three arrests in Ponzi scheme.
Bernie Madoff Auction

U.S. Marshals to Probe 'Madoff Auctions'

Another firm holds "Madoff" auctions, prompting interest from law enforcement.
PHOTo One year ago, on Dec. 10, 2009, Bernie Madoff told his sons about his massive Ponzi scheme. They notified federal authorities, who arrested Madoff the very next day.

A Year Later, Only Bernie Madoff and Frank DiPascali Are Behind Bars

Angry investors in Ponzi scheme want to know when they'll get their money back
Bernie Madoff Auction

Better Business Bureau Warns of 'Madoff' Auction 'Scam'

Georgia firm holds Madoff auctions -- without Madoff items.
Photo: Bernie Madoff's

Florida Auction Rakes in $2 Million for Madoff Victims

61-foot yacht brings highest price in sale of scammer's boats.
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Bernie Madoff's 'Bull' for Sale in Florida

Two yachts and Mercedes are on the block in auction of Ponzi scammer's assets.
Ruth Madoff?s diamond bracelet to be auctioned off.

Auction-Goers Gape at Madoff's Diamonds, Pearls and Beach Toys

U.S. Marshals hope to rake in big money for convicted scammer's victims.
George Perez, Jerome O'Hara

U.S. Attorney: Madoff Bribed Computer Techs to Produce Phony Documents

"I won't lie any longer" employees told Madoff in note found by FBI.
?Whack the Ponzi Schemer?: Bernie Madoff Halloween Costume a Top Seller

'Whack the Ponzi Schemer': Bernie Madoff Halloween Costume a Top Seller

Notorious fraudster "has become a punch line."
Photo: First Madoff Interview: Can't Believe I Got Away with It: Bernie Opens Up in Prison to Talk With Lawyers Suing His Family

Bernard Madoff's Yom Kippur: 'He Can't Be Forgiven'

Federal prison allows Jewish inmates an evening of prayer on day of atonement.
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Inside the Multi-Million Dollar Mansions of Bernie Madoff

New charges related to the Ponzi scheme expected soon.
SEC Incompetent in Investigating Madoff Ponzi Scheme, Inspector General Finds

SEC Incompetent in Investigating Madoff Ponzi Scheme, Inspector General Finds

"More than ample information" to warrant a closer look, IG David Kotz says.
Photo: Madoff Montauk

For Sale: Madoff's $8.75 Mil Oceanfront Hamptons Mansion

Neighbors include Robert DeNiro and Ralph Lauren.
Frank DiPascali Allowed to Stay Free in Sprawling Country Estate While He Cooperates

Bernard Madoff's Right Hand Man Pleads Guilty, Will Tell All

Frank DiPascali ordered by judge to be taken to jail.
Disgraced CPA David Friehling Allowed to Remain Free on Bail While Awaiting Trail

Madoff Accountant Refuses Deal; 'Not Guilty' to Fudging Books

Disgraced CPA David Friehling allowed to remain free on bail awaiting trial.
Photo: Bus Carrying Madoff Arrives

Bernie Madoff 'Hit the Inmate Lottery' with Butner Prison, Consultant Says

Ponzi scammer arrives by bus at his new home in North Carolina.
Madoff / Butner Federal Prison

Madoff En Route to New Prison; Leaves New York for Carolina

'Nothing could be finer' than medium security Butner; Great relief for Ruth.

Bernie Madoff Won't Appeal 150-Year Prison Term, Attorney Says

Ponzi scammer awaits prison assignment for $65 billion fraud.
Hundreds of Madoff Victims Expected at Sentencing Hearing

Bernard Madoff Sentenced to Maximum for Ponzi Scheme: 150 Years in Prison

Bernie faces victims and apologizes, says there's no excuse for his fraud.
Bernie Madoff may be headed to the Met. Correctional Facility.

Denied: Madoff Appeal to Get Out of Jail Fails

Bernie Madoff to remain behind bars until sentencing, won't return to penthouse.

Madoff Accountant Surrenders, Charged with Fraud

David Friehling charged w/ securities fraud, filing false statements to the SEC.

Government Seeks to Take Bernie and Ruth Madoff's Houses, Assets

Prosecutors want to seize four homes, four cars, and Ruth's Steinway piano.

No More Penthouse Lifestyle: Madoff Faces 150 Year Sentence

Disgraced financier expected to plead guilty to 11 felony counts Thursday.

Madoff Moves From Penthouse to Courthouse

Disgraced financier appears in court after two months under house arrest.

Madoff Attorney Receiving Death Threats

Ira Lee Sorkin has received threats along with anti-Semitic and hostile email.

Search for Madoff's Billions Leads to Switzerland, Africa

Bernie's books: Investigators discover $10 billion in suspect entries.

Oy! Madoff Scandal Stirs Anti-Semitic Glee in Palm Beach

Prominent Rabbi says accused Jewish scammer delivers 'a body blow to Judaism'.

Who Gets the Rest of Madoff's Money?

Bernie agrees to SEC proposal with potential civil fine and victim repayment.

Bulletproof Bernie: Gov't Effort to Revoke Madoff Bail Again Bounces Off

Court sends Madoff back to penthouse; calls chance of fleeing "close to nil."

Madoff Remains Free, Judge Rules

Government will appeal, meanwhile alleged fraudster remains in penthouse.

Government Tries Again to Jail Madoff

Prosecutors seek to overturn decision allowing Madoff to stay in his penthouse.

Madoff Gets At Least a Couple More Days of Luxury Living

Judge won't make decision on his bail until Monday.

Feds: Madoff Had Millions in Checks Ready to Go Out

Search of alleged scammer's desk yielded 100 signed checks worth $173 million.

Government Wants Madoff in Jail Now

Meanwhile, Congress seeks answers to the alleged $50 billion fraud.

Madoff Business Associate Found Dead

The well-respected fund manager appears to have committed suicide.

Politicians Dropping Madoff Money

Hundreds of thousands of now-tainted money donated over the years.

House Arrest for Madoff in $7 Million Apartment

Park Avenue instead of jail for $50 billion fraud suspect.

SEC Under Scrutiny in Madoff Case

Senator: The SEC is "letting down the American people."

Mets Owner Among Hedge Fund Fraud Victims

At least one due diligence firm warned investors to steer clear of Madoff.

Feds Charge: The $50 BILLION Scam: One Man's Amazing Crime

"There is no innocent explanation," Madoff tells FBI.
 
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