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American Greed is an hour-long American television show that currently airs on CNBC, Escape (TV network), and CourtTV's over-the-air "MYSTERY" channel.The show profiles various cases involving corporate fraud and white collar crimes.
American Greed (also known as American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals and as American Greed: Scams, Schemes and Broken Dreams) is an American documentary television series on CNBC. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The series focuses on cases of Ponzi schemes , embezzlement and other white collar crimes and features interviews with police investigators, fraud ...
The Madoff investment scandal was a fraud scheme perpetrated by Bernie Madoff, a former stockbroker, investment advisor, and financier. He is the former non-executive chairman of the NASDAQ stock market [1] and the admitted operator of a Ponzi scheme that is considered the largest financial fraud in U.S. history. [2]
In May 2012, Joseph Blimline was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for operating two oil and gas Ponzi schemes. He operated a Ponzi scheme from 2003 to 2005 in Michigan, netting over $28 million. He then operated a Ponzi scheme in Texas, using a company called Provident Royalties, that lasted from 2006 to 2009 and netted over $400 million ...
Fun fact: While out on bail, Ponzi shaved his head, grew a mustache and tried to flee the U.S. on a merchant ship bound for Italy. 3. The Scandal: Teapot Dome The players: Warren Harding, Albert B ...
In the final episode, we hear how employees on the 17th floor were rewarded, and we see Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme quickly collapses as investors begin to withdraw their money during the 2007–2008 financial crisis. We see how Madoff's sons attempt to stop their father from writing bonus cheques for long-time investors, faithful ...
Subjects typically covered on the show focused on incidents and individuals from ancient history. However more modern events such as an overview of Charles Ponzi and his schemes and the Hell's Angels were also covered. Although new episodes are no longer being produced, re-runs of In Search of History are regularly shown on the History Channel.
His client list included Citicorp, J. C. Penney, Ed Morse Automotive Group, National Beverage, Silversea Cruise Lines, Supra Telecom, and Wells Fargo. [9] Until he was permanently disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court on November 25, 2009, Rothstein was a member of the Florida Bar and admitted by the United States Supreme Court .