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Inside the Mind of a Controversial Lawyer: Ira Lee Sorkin Reflects on Representing Bernie Madoff

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New York, N.Y. — In a revealing conversation, attorney Ira Lee “Ike” Sorkin shares insights into his controversial decision to represent Bernie Madoff, the infamous financier behind the largest investor fraud in history. Madoff’s scheme unraveled in 2008, leading to a guilty plea in 2009 that shocked the financial world and devastated countless investors. Sorkin, known for taking on high-profile criminal cases, discusses the moral and professional complexities of advocating for a figure like Madoff, whose actions led to a staggering loss of billions for investors. He reflects on the motivations that guided his choice … Read more

"Senator Bernie Sanders Leads Charge Against Paramount’s Potential $20 Billion Settlement with Trump, Warns of Threats to Press Freedom"

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — Opposition is intensifying against Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News, as discussions about potentially settling a $20 billion lawsuit from former President Donald Trump gain traction. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has raised concerns that a settlement could undermine press freedoms and encourage further governmental attacks on media outlets. In a letter addressed to Shari Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Paramount, Sanders referenced speculation that the network might consider an agreement to resolve the case for as much as $75 million. He cautioned that rewarding Trump could embolden him rather … Read more

Trump’s New York Fraud Trial Judge Compares Him to Bernie Madoff: Who’s the Bigger Fraudster?

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New York, USA – In a significant moment during the closing arguments of Donald Trump’s fraud trial, the judge interrupted proceedings to ask the New York attorney general’s lawyer how the alleged fraud compared to Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron posed the question, seeking to understand the scale of the fraud being alleged in this case. The lawyer for the attorney general’s office responded by saying that while the fraud was smaller in terms of the number of people affected, both cases demonstrated a sense of entitlement. Throughout the … Read more