Bernie Madoff Asks To Be Released From Prison Because Of Failing Health
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Bernie Madoff, the architect of the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, is asking to be released from prison because of his failing health.
In a court filing, Madoff says he is suffering from terminal kidney failure and has less than 18 months to live.
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He was sentenced to 150 years in prison for using his investment firm to cheat clients out of billions of dollars.
The 81-year-old began his prison term in July 2009 after pleading guilty to 11 felony charges.
