Madoff

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

Judge Compares Trump’s Alleged Fraud to Madoff Ponzi Scheme in New York Trial: A Closer Look

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New York, NY – During the closing arguments of Donald Trump’s fraud trial, the judge posed a question that drew a comparison between the alleged fraud and Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. The attorney from the New York attorney general’s office responded by stating that while the fraud in question was smaller in scale, both cases demonstrated a sense of entitlement. The judge presiding over the three-month nonjury trial, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron, interrupted the closing arguments to inquire about the similarities between the two fraudsters. He remarked that although he typically enforces … 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