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Robert De Niro to Tackle Bernie Madoff Character in HBO Movie

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:45:39 +0000

Robert De Niro, who’s never one to shy away from portraying criminals, has signed on to play Bernie Madoff in a potential HBO movie about the disgraced financier. Although production has yet to start, De Niro’s Tribeca Productions will be the ones to do so. The film is partially based on the Madoff books ‘The [...]

Bernie Madoff's Wife of 52 Years, Ruth, Abandons Him to Fix Relationship with Their Son

Shauna Wright — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:38:49 +0000

Ruth Madoff, 70, who stood by her husband Bernie after he was convicted in 2008 of bilking his clients out of $65 billion in a 20-year Ponzi-scheme, has now reportedly abandoned her marriage of five decades, although it’s unclear if she plans to seek a divorce.

Her initial devotion to her husband cost her a relationship with their two sons, Mark and Andrew. Ruth stopped visiting Bernie in prison after Mark committed suicide in December of 2010, and she now wants to patch things up with her only remaining child.

Bernie Madoff's Pants Recycled Into iPad Cases

Shauna Wright — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:27:52 +0000

Back in June, possessions belonging to the notorious Ponzi-schemer Bernie Madoff were auctioned off, with the proceeds going towards his victims. Among the books, chairs, and Rolex watches were his pricey clothes, many of which were purchased by entrepreneur John Vaccaro, who has turned Madoff’s cashmere sweaters and designer pants into iPad cases.