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REUTERS PICTURES OF THE DECADE. Bernard Madoff walks back to ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:48:56 GMT

(Reuters) - REUTERS PICTURES OF THE DECADE. Bernard Madoff walks back to his apartment in New York December 17, 2008. Disgraced financier Madoff, accused of orchestrating a $50 billion fraud, was placed under house arrest on Wednesday as BNP Paribas became the latest European bank to be sideswiped by the scandal. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES)

Bernard Madoff enters the Manhattan federal court house in New ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:36:35 GMT

(Reuters) - Bernard Madoff enters the Manhattan federal court house in New York, March 12, 2009. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Booking mug shot of Bernard Madoff released to Reuters on March ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:09 GMT

(Reuters) - Booking mug shot of Bernard Madoff released to Reuters on March 17, 2009. REUTERS/UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE/FOIA/Handout/Files

People set up a banner on a boat owned by Wall Street swindler ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:46:58 GMT

(AFP/File) - People set up a banner on a boat owned by Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff, in Antibes, southern France, in May 2009. Three yachts owned by Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff, his wife's Mercedes and another boat belonging to his finance chief have been sold for two million dollars, auctioneers said Wednesday.(AFP/File/Stephane Danna)

Roland Ubaldo of the U.S. Marshal's office keeps watch near ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:24:20 GMT

(Reuters) - Roland Ubaldo of the U.S. Marshal's office keeps watch near a vintage Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish yacht (L), owned by Bernard Madoff, in the dockyard at the National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Hans Deryk

Bernard Madoff's right-hand man Frank DiPascali(C), seen ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:45:38 GMT

(AFP/File) - Bernard Madoff's right-hand man Frank DiPascali(C), seen here in this August 2009 court drawing, has been released despite having previously been denied bail, according to prison officials.(AFP/File/Christine Cornell)

A Shelter Island Runabout sport vessel owned by Bernard Madoff ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:08:07 GMT

(Reuters) - A Shelter Island Runabout sport vessel owned by Bernard Madoff named "Sitting Bull" sits in the dockyard National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The 38-footer is among three Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow with proceeds going to victim restitution. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY)

The interior of a Viking Sports fish yacht owned by Bernard ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:07:03 GMT

(Reuters) - The interior of a Viking Sports fish yacht owned by Bernard Madoff's chief financial officer Frank DiPascali, as it sits in the dockyard of National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The 61-footer is among three other Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY)

The stateroom of a Viking Sports fish yacht owned by Bernard ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:05:55 GMT

(Reuters) - The stateroom of a Viking Sports fish yacht owned by Bernard Madoff's chief financial officer Frank DiPascali, as it sits in the dockyard of National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The 61-footer is among three other Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY)

The interior of a Viking Sports fish yacht owned by Bernard ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:03:41 GMT

File-In this Sept. 8, 2009 file photo, the main cabin of Bernard ...

(AP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:53:29 GMT

(AP) - File-In this Sept. 8, 2009 file photo, the main cabin of Bernard Madoff's fishing boat, Bull, is seen. The U.S. Marshall's will hold a private auction to sell the 55-foot yacht and two smaller vessels in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009.(AP Photo/J Pat Carter. File)

File- In this Sept. 8, 2009 file photo, a group of napkins and ...

(AP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:51:50 GMT

(AP) - File- In this Sept. 8, 2009 file photo, a group of napkins and glassware are seen with the name of Bernard Madoff's boat, Bull. The U.S. Marshalls are holding a private auction in Fort Lauderdale, Fla on Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, to sell the 55 five foot yacht and two smaller vessels. (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter, File)

A Viking Sports fish yacht. owned by Bernard Madoff's chief ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:50:48 GMT

(Reuters) - A Viking Sports fish yacht. owned by Bernard Madoff's chief financial officer Frank DiPascali, sits in the dockyard of the National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The 61-footer is among three other Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING)

Monogramed drinking glasses sit on a table aboard the Rybovich ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:47:26 GMT

(Reuters) - Monogramed drinking glasses sit on a table aboard the Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish yacht, owned by Bernard Madoff, docked at the National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The vessel is among three Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow with proceeds going to victim restitution. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING)

A Shelter Island Runabout sport vessel named "Sitting Bull", ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:45:16 GMT

(Reuters) - A Shelter Island Runabout sport vessel named "Sitting Bull", owned by Bernard Madoff, sits in the dockyard at the National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The 38-footer is among three Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow with proceeds going to victim restitution. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING)

A vintage "fighting chair" aboard the Rybovich M/V ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:58 GMT

(Reuters) - A vintage "fighting chair" aboard the Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish yacht owned by Bernard Madoff sits in the dockyard as another Madoff vessel the "Sitting Bull", a 38-foot Shelter Island Runabout, is docked in the background at the National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. Both vessels are among three Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow with proceeds going to victim restitution. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING)

An interior view of the Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:54 GMT

(Reuters) - An interior view of the Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish yacht, owned by Bernard Madoff and docked at the National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The vessel is among three Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow with proceeds going to victim restitution. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING)

A vintage Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish yacht ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:39:37 GMT

(Reuters) - A vintage Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish yacht owned by Bernard Madoff sits in the dockyard at National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The 55-footer is among three Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow with proceeds going to victim restitution. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING)

A vintage Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish yacht ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:38:31 GMT

(Reuters) - A vintage Rybovich M/V "The Bull" sportfish yacht owned by Bernard Madoff sits in the dockyard at the National Liquidators in Davie, Florida November 16, 2009. The 55-footer is among three Madoff vessels up for sale in a live auction tomorrow with proceeds going to victim restitution. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING)

A Rolex watch is displayed during a press preview of a US Marhals ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:46:30 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - A Rolex watch is displayed during a press preview of a US Marhals Service auction of personal property seized from Bernard and Ruth Madoff. A treasure trove of spoils from the Wall Street swindler and his wife raked in nearly a million dollars in an auction to help pay back some of his victims.(AFP/Getty Images/Mario Tama)

A Bernard Madoff New York Mets baseball jacket is displayed ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:46:30 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - A Bernard Madoff New York Mets baseball jacket is displayed during a press preview of a US Marhals Service auction of personal property seized from Bernard and Ruth Madoff. A treasure trove of spoils from the Wall Street swindler and his wife raked in nearly a million dollars in an auction to help pay back some of his victims.(AFP/Getty Images/Mario Tama)

Personal property of Bernard and Ruth Madoff is seen during ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:58:40 GMT

(Reuters) - Personal property of Bernard and Ruth Madoff is seen during a press preview of the auction items seized in New York and Florida by the United States Marshals Service, in New York November 13, 2009. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

From diamond-encrusted watches to satin jackets emblazoned with ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:56:43 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - From diamond-encrusted watches to satin jackets emblazoned with his name, the personal goods of Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff were to go under the hammer in New York to raise money to help pay those who lost their fortunes.(AFP/Getty Images/Mario Tama)

Personal items are displayed during a press preview of an auction ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:56:43 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - Personal items are displayed during a press preview of an auction of personal property seized from Bernard and Ruth Madoff. From diamond-encrusted watches to satin jackets emblazoned with his name, the personal goods of Wall Street swindler Madoff were to go under the hammer in New York to raise money to help pay those who lost their fortunes.(AFP/Getty Images/Mario Tama)

A Bernard Madoff New York Mets baseball jacket is displayed ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:56:43 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - A Bernard Madoff New York Mets baseball jacket is displayed during a press preview of an auction of personal property seized from Bernard and Ruth Madoff. From diamond-encrusted watches to satin jackets emblazoned with his name, the personal goods of Wall Street swindler Madoff were to go under the hammer in New York to raise money to help pay those who lost their fortunes.(AFP/Getty Images/Mario Tama)

FILE - This May 1, 1990 file photo shows Zsa Zsa Gabor in a ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:56:30 GMT

(AP) - FILE - This May 1, 1990 file photo shows Zsa Zsa Gabor in a courtroom in Beverly Hills, Calif., during a probation hearing. Gabor's lawyer blames convicted swindler Bernard Madoff for a hefty tax bill owed by his client. According to documents obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 the Internal Revenue Service filed a lien of more than $118,000 for the years 2001 and 2002 against the 92-year-old actress on Oct. 5 in the Los Angeles County Recorder of Deeds. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff Jeroma O'Hara, ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:24:51 GMT

(AP) - Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff Jeroma O'Hara, left, exits Manhattan Federal Court with his attorney Gordon Mahler following his arraignment, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in New York. O'Hara and George Perez, another programmer for the firm are charged with falsifying books and records and conspiracy. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)

Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff Jerome O'Hara, ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:24:21 GMT

(AP) - Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff Jerome O'Hara, left, exits Manhattan Federal Court with his attorney Gordon Mahler following his arraignment, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in New York. O'Hara and George Perez, another programmer for the firm are charged with falsifying books and records and conspiracy. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)

Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff, Jerome O'Hara, ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:23:53 GMT

(AP) - Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff, Jerome O'Hara, left, exits Manhattan federal court with his attorney Gordon Mahler following his arraignment, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in New York. O'Hara and George Perez, another programmer for the firm are charged with falsifying books and records and conspiracy. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)

Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff, Jeroma O'Hara, ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:23:45 GMT

(AP) - Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff, Jeroma O'Hara, left, exits Manhattan Federal Court with his attorney Gordon Mahler following his arraignment, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in New York. Ohara and George Perez, another programmer for the firm are charged with falsifying books and records and conspiracy. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)

A luggage tag on a golf bag belonging to Bernard Madoff is among ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:54:56 GMT

(AP) - A luggage tag on a golf bag belonging to Bernard Madoff is among items belonging to the fallen financier shown in a pre-auction preview in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Some of the almost 200 items seized from fallen financier Bernard ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:54:22 GMT

(AP) - Some of the almost 200 items seized from fallen financier Bernard Madoff's homes are shown to the media before being sold at auction, from furs, dishes and stationery to a historic Rolex dubbed 'the prisoner's watch' which was made for Allied prisoners during World War II in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A U.S. Marshall is among those guarding the ballroom of a New ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:51:52 GMT

(AP) - A U.S. Marshall is among those guarding the ballroom of a New York hotel, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, where a preview of seized items belonging to fallen financier Bernard Madoff were displayed. Almost 200 items seized from his homes are being sold, from furs, dishes and stationery to a historic Rolex dubbed 'the prisoner's watch' which was made for Allied prisoners during World War II. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A New York Mets baseball jacket, personalized for Bernard Madoff, ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:51:14 GMT

(AP) - A New York Mets baseball jacket, personalized for Bernard Madoff, is displayed during an auction preview of his seized items, in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Almost 200 items seized from the fallen financier's homes are being sold, from furs, dishes and stationery to a historic Rolex dubbed 'the prisoner's watch' made for Allied prisoners during World War II. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

The personalized paper stationary of Bernard Madoff and his ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:50:00 GMT

(AP) - The personalized paper stationary of Bernard Madoff and his wife Ruth Madoff, along with pens showing the logo 'Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities' are shown as part of an auction preview of items seized from fallen financier Bernard Madoff in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A U.S. Marshall is among those guarding the ballroom of a New ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:17:33 GMT

(AP) - A U.S. Marshall is among those guarding the ballroom of a New York hotel, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, where a preview of seized items belonging to fallen financier Bernard Madoff were displayed. Almost 200 items seized from his homes are being sold, from furs, dishes and stationery to a historic Rolex dubbed 'the prisoner's watch' � made for Allied prisoners during World War II.(AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Silver pre-Victorian era diamond earrings and a platinum Edwardian-era ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:15:47 GMT

(AP) - Silver pre-Victorian era diamond earrings and a platinum Edwardian-era diamond & emerald link bracelet are among items seized from fallen financier Bernard Madoff that are to be auctioned are displayed in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A 1960 Hofstra College school ring, engraved with 'BLM - BA' ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:08:03 GMT

(AP) - A 1960 Hofstra College school ring, engraved with 'BLM - BA' is shown in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Almost 200 items seized from fallen financier Bernard Madoff's homes are being sold, from furs, dishes and stationery to a historic Rolex dubbed 'the prisoner's watch'- made for Allied prisoners during World War II. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A vintage Rolex 'Monoblocco' chronograph wristwatch, also known ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:07:11 GMT

(AP) - A vintage Rolex 'Monoblocco' chronograph wristwatch, also known as the 'Prisoner Watch,' made for Allied prisoners during World War II, is shown during an auction preview of items seized from Bernard Madoff's homes, in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A water rescue ring buoy painted with 'Bullship N.Y.' is among ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:06 GMT

(AP) - A water rescue ring buoy painted with 'Bullship N.Y.' is among items shown at an auction preview of property seized from Bernard Madoff, New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Almost 200 items seized from the fallen financier's homes are being sold, from furs, dishes and stationery to a historic Rolex dubbed 'the prisoner's watch' made for Allied prisoners during World War II. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Three monogrammed beige canvas duffle bags with 'Bernard L. ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:04:25 GMT

(AP) - Three monogrammed beige canvas duffle bags with 'Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities Montauk 1993' and sun emblem, and a Macanudo cigar box, are among items shown in a pre-auction preview, in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Bernard Madoff leaves the Manhattan federal courthouse in New ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:18:09 GMT

(Reuters) - Bernard Madoff leaves the Manhattan federal courthouse in New York March 10, 2009. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

A Rolex watch owned by Bernard Madoff is seen during a press ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Rolex watch owned by Bernard Madoff is seen during a press preview of the auction items seized in New York and Florida by the United States Marshals Service, in New York November 13, 2009. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES BUSINESS CRIME LAW)

Personal property of Bernard and Ruth Madoff is seen during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:57 GMT

Personal property of Bernard and Ruth Madoff is seen during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:13:49 GMT

Personal property of Bernard and Ruth Madoff is seen during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:13:46 GMT

Personal property of Bernard and Ruth Madoff is seen during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:11:29 GMT

The FBI have arrested two computer programmers allegedly employed ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:12:01 GMT

(AFP/File) - The FBI have arrested two computer programmers allegedly employed by Wall Street conman Bernard Madoff, seen here in March 2009, to cook the books in his decades-long, multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme.(AFP/File/Stan Honda)

FILE - In this March 10, 2009 file photo, Bernard Madoff exits ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:09:40 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this March 10, 2009 file photo, Bernard Madoff exits Manhattan federal court in New York. Two former computer programmers for Bernard Madoff's investment firm were arrested Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, on charges they helped cover up the disgraced money manager's massive fraud for more than 15 years. (AP Photo/David Karp, file)

A copy of the London Evening Standard newapaper's front ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:41:46 GMT

(AFP/File) - A copy of the London Evening Standard newapaper's front page is pictured against the entrance to the London office of Madoff Securities International in London, 2008. The FBI on Friday arrested two computer programmers allegedly employed by Wall Street conman Bernard Madoff to cook the books in his decades-long, multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)