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It looks like Bernie Madoff isn't out of the woods just yet. Federal prosecutors said late this afternoon that they plan to appeal the ruling allowing Bernie to remain free on bail and asked for a stay until an appeal could be considered. The judge consented and said his order would be stayed until 1pm on Wednesday. The letter from the prosecution is after the jump. [Bloomberg]

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