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Madoff: I Can't Believe They Didn't Catch Me

Gives first prison interview, and he's looking a little buff

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 28, 2009 8:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – Prison life appears to be agreeing with Bernie Madoff. A lawyer who represents victims met with Madoff today and said he appears fit. "He looked pretty good and seems to be working out," said attorney Joseph Cotchett. "He looked a lot better... Read full story »

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