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No jail for Madoff
Bernard Madoff -- the investor whose operations have been called the "world's largest Ponzi scheme" -- will NOT be sent to jail...

Madoff Remains under Penthouse Arrest: Judge Refuses to Jail Accused Ponzi Scheme Artist before Trial
Today a federal judge refused to jail accused Ponzi scheme artist Bernard "Bernie" Madoff pending his trial...

Here they come...Madoff Third Party Lawsuits
The lawsuits against third parties involved with Madoff have started. Even my law school has filed suit:New York Law School sued Ascot Partners LP, an investment firm, general partner J...

LexPress: Madoff's Magistrate
Disgraced investment manager Bernard Madoff avoids incarceration again — though for how much longer is anyone's guess.

Prosecutors fail in attempt to put Bernard Madoff behind bars
Bernard Madoff avoided being remanded in jail yesterday after a federal court judge decided that the fund manager, who is alleged to have defrauded investors of $50 billion ($£33...

Madoff - Bail Holds
Chad Brey, WSJ has an article online titled - Madoff to Remain Free. (see also Diana B...

I feel everyone should be treated equal in this world, but in a lot of cases that doesn't happen. I live in a white community with only 2 to 3 African American families. I belong to one of them. A week after getting into
I would call the courthouse and ask for the judges assistant, and ask them why t...

Can child support be terminated if a paternity test demonstrates the payer is not the biological father (PA)?
Your brother could now prove that he is not the biological father to this child ...

How can I get my "friend" to pay me back?
The only suggestion if your friend won't willingly pay you back is to take ...

What Happens If You Cash A Fake Cashiers Check?
It is called money laundering and your friend would be dealing with the Fed's on...

I have an ex boyfriend who owes me a large sum of money. I believe more than small claims court would allow. How do I go about getting him to pay what he owes?
I would ask him again and if he don't pay it call the police. Legaly if you...

Wal-Mart
Avoids Criminal Charges over Clerk's Death

Jail Funds
Santa Clara must pay $1.5 million settlement for improper fiscal management.

County Jail Strip Search Class Action
Preliminary Settlement Reached

Restraining Chair
Santa Cruz County agree to $3 million wrongful death settlement after an inmate died while in jail.

Jail Gaurd Harassed
Yakima County to pay ex-gaurd $200,000 harassment settlement.