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Meet Bernie Madoff's New Pals

Owen Thomas · 03/12/09 04:25PM

After pleading guilty to his $50 billion fraud, Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff is headed for jail. Which jail? Probably the federal prison in Otisville, N.Y., where he'll have the chance to meet new friends!

Update: Bernie's Going Straight to Jail

Owen Thomas · 03/12/09 10:52AM

Applause broke out in a New York courtroom — and across the nation — as U.S. District Judge Denny Chin ordered Bernie Madoff, who has confessed to a $50 billion Ponzi scheme, to jail. Immediately.

Bernie Madoff's Monochromatic Lair of Evil Revealed

Owen Thomas · 02/03/09 04:55PM

Is the greatest Ponzi schemer in history a bit obsessive-compulsive? From former employees, whispers of his quirks and predilections are emerging. And now, for the first time, we have a look at his offices.

Bernie Madoff Had Help From His Wife

Owen Thomas · 01/27/09 02:37PM

What did Ruth Madoff know, and when did she know it? The wife of the man accused of a $50 billion Ponzi scheme reportedly ran the books for his crooked money-management business.