What Bernie Madoff proved about America and the Jews He pulled off the greatest scam in history by networking among his fellow Jews. But contrary to the fears of many, his crime didn’t set off a wave of anti-Semitism or destroy the community. Jonathan S. Tobin April 16, 2021
Notorious Ponzi-schemer Bernie Madoff dies at age 82 He pleaded guilty to 11 felonies in 2009, saying he was “deeply sorry and ashamed,” and was sentenced to 150 years in federal prison. April 14, 2021
Ponzi-scheme collaborator Peter Madoff released from federal custody He served a 10-year sentence for his involvement in the scandal of his brother, Bernie Madoff, who remains in prison. Aug. 14, 2020
Federal judge denies Madoff compassionate release from prison Following a request to be released early, 520 of his victims wrote to the court with 96 percent of them objecting to such a move. June 5, 2020
Madoff requests early release, citing terminal illness Bernie Madoff, who purposefully took advantage of his fellow Jews, pleaded guilty to 11 crimes in 2009 and is currently behind bars at a federal prison in Butner, N.C. Feb. 6, 2020
Bernie Madoff asks Trump for commutation of 150-year prison sentence The disgraced financier, who purposefully took advantage of his fellow Jews, pleaded guilty to 11 crimes in 2009 and is currently behind bars at a federal prison in Butner, N.C. July 24, 2019
