American Greed: Madoff Behind Bars
ABOUT THE SHOW
He was the mastermind of the biggest Ponzi scheme in American History. He stole millions…maybe billions of dollars from unsuspecting clients. Lives were shattered and fortunes ruined. After confessing to his crimes, Bernie Madoff received the maximum sentence: 150 years in prison.
With exclusive interviews, American Greed goes behind bars to reveal the inside story of Madoff’s life at Butner Prison in North Carolina. You’ll hear from a former prisoner, a current inmate and the victims’ attorney who met face-to-face with Madoff. Does Madoff continue to say he acted alone? Does he show remorse for his victims or just regrets of his ruined reputation? Discover how a notorious conman is adjusting to life in prison and how even from behind bars, Bernie Madoff is not going away quietly.
With exclusive interviews, American Greed goes behind bars to reveal the inside story of Madoff’s life at Butner Prison in North Carolina. You’ll hear from a former prisoner, a current inmate and the victims’ attorney who met face-to-face with Madoff. Does Madoff continue to say he acted alone? Does he show remorse for his victims or just regrets of his ruined reputation? Discover how a notorious conman is adjusting to life in prison and how even from behind bars, Bernie Madoff is not going away quietly.
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Celebrity Status
Helicopters, cameras and reporters greeted the arrival of Bernie Madoff at Butner prison in North Carolina. Prisoners say Madoff arrived like a celebrity.
Helicopters, cameras and reporters greeted the arrival of Bernie Madoff at Butner prison in North Carolina. Prisoners say Madoff arrived like a celebrity.
Life on the Inside
In an exclusive on-camera interview, former inmate Shawn Evans says inmates crowd around Madoff like groupies, asking him for autographs and giving him clothes.
In an exclusive on-camera interview, former inmate Shawn Evans says inmates crowd around Madoff like groupies, asking him for autographs and giving him clothes.
First Encounter
Two weeks into his prison stint, inmate 61727-054 receives his first visitor: Joe Cotchett, an attorney for the Madoff victims. His goal was to find out information for his clients.
Two weeks into his prison stint, inmate 61727-054 receives his first visitor: Joe Cotchett, an attorney for the Madoff victims. His goal was to find out information for his clients.
The Victims
To his victims’ dismay, Madoff seems to be actually enjoying his time in prison. Norma Hill, a widow with 5 kids, lost more than $1 million dollars to Bernie Madoff’s Pozni scheme.
To his victims’ dismay, Madoff seems to be actually enjoying his time in prison. Norma Hill, a widow with 5 kids, lost more than $1 million dollars to Bernie Madoff’s Pozni scheme.
CASE FILE DOCUMENTS
The Indictment
On December 11th, 2008, Bernard Madoff is indicted on 11 counts including fraud, conspiracy and other charges related to one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history. FBI agents went to Madoff’s house to quote, "find out if there’s an innocent explanation." To which Madoff replied, "There is no innocent explanation."
(Photo Source: U.S. Department of Justice)
On December 11th, 2008, Bernard Madoff is indicted on 11 counts including fraud, conspiracy and other charges related to one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history. FBI agents went to Madoff’s house to quote, "find out if there’s an innocent explanation." To which Madoff replied, "There is no innocent explanation."
(Photo Source: U.S. Department of Justice)
The Sentence
On June 29th, 2009, Judge Denny Chin hands Bernard Madoff the maximum sentence: 150 years in prison. At the trial he speaks to his victims and says quote, "I apologize to my victims. I am sorry. I know that doesn’t help you."
(Courtroom Sketch: Jane Rosenberg)
On June 29th, 2009, Judge Denny Chin hands Bernard Madoff the maximum sentence: 150 years in prison. At the trial he speaks to his victims and says quote, "I apologize to my victims. I am sorry. I know that doesn’t help you."
(Courtroom Sketch: Jane Rosenberg)
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