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Bernard Madoff: List of 11 felony charges he's facing

March 12, 2009 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Here is a list of 11 felony charges brought by federalprosecutors against Bernard Madoff:

Count 1: Securities fraud

Maximum penalty: 20 years in prison; fine of the greatest of $5million or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense;restitution.

Count 2: Investment adviser fraud

Maximum penalty: 5 years in prison, fine and restitution.

Count 3: Mail fraud

Maximum...

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