His victims numbered as many as 37,000 people spread out over 136 countries (viaCNBC).
He said, “I’m terminally ill.
There’s no cure for my bang out of disease.
So, you know, I’ve served.
I’ve served 11 years already, and, quite frankly, I’ve suffered through it.”
He also said that his dying wish was to fix his relationships with his grandchildren.
His program for compassionate release was rejected (viaThe Washington Post).
Somelost their fortunesas well as their homes, and professional relationships were destroyed.
Bernie Madoff leaves behind his wife Ruth, brother Peter, sister Sondra, and a number of grandchildren.
