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‘Octopus’ Review: Sam Israel, the Ponzi Schemer Who Got Duped

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Michael Maiello reviews ‘Octopus,’ Guy Lawson’s new book about Bayou Hedge Fund founder Sam Israel.

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Michael Maiello
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