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Bernie madoff explains himself harvard business school. Feb 21, 2020 accused of orchestrating a literary ponzi scheme, gerard lheritier prepares his defense as his breathtaking collection is auctioned off. Dec 23, 2018 for madoff victims, scars remain 10 years later two of bernie madoffs victims share how their lives were affected by the ponzi scheme that imploded ten years ago. New madoff book about family angers victims of ponzi scheme.
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