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What I Told Madoff Today
On the day of Bernard Madoff's sentencing, The Daily Beast's Burt Ross, who lost $5 million, offers a statement to the court explaining why the Ponzi schemer should never be let out of prison.
The Bag Lady Papers, Part VIII
Madoff victim Alexandra Penney on Bernie's sentencing, Ruthie's cruel fate-left with just $2.5 million!-and the finer things in her frugal new life: a classic piece from an Upper East Side thrift shop.
Feds Want 150 Years for Bernie
Prosecutors want a 150-year sentence for Bernard Madoff-the maximum allowed and 100 years more than the probation office recommended. Meanwhile, Ruthie's giving up her jewelry and cutting deals.
What Bernie's Thinking
The Daily Beast's Allan Dodds Frank talks with Madoff lawyer Ira Lee Sorkin about how Bernie feels about his guilty plea and why he's appealing his bail revocation.
Off to the Slammer
For a second this morning, Madoff glanced at his victims, stone-faced. Moments later, government agents clapped on the metal cuffs. Allan Dodds Frank reports from the courtroom.
What I'd Like to Tell Bernie in Court
The former mayor of Fort Lee, N.J., wanted to look Madoff in the eye today and make a victim's statement, but the judge ruled that such statements must wait until sentencing.
Bernie's Final Night of Luxury
Madoff has seen the last of his $7 million penthouse, as the judge revokes his bail. Allan Dodds Frank reports from the courthouse.




















