She filed for divorce on April 16, 2008, less than two years after he entered prison. If you are willing to write, please email by Thursday, Nov. 14. Judge Caproni will receive updates daily on submissions in support of compassionate release.. The case of Bernie Ebbers has shed further light on the increasingly criminal character of the practices of corporate America, which finds its concentrated political expression in the Bush . Bernie Ebbers was sacrificed unjustly so politicos could grab a few headlines. He was ousted in April 2002 amid unhappiness over more than $400 million he reportedly owed. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941 and was 78 years old at the time of this death. Elizabeth Bourne; Emma Gates, Lillie Gates, Ruth Ellen Gates, Mary Michael Gates; great-grandson Elliott Bernard Stewart;brothers John Ebbers. In July 2019, one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a federal prison medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The Canadian-born former telecommunications executive died Sunday in Brookhaven, Miss., surrounded by his family, according to a family statement. [5][6], Ebbers was born in Edmonton, Alberta, the second of five children of Kathleen and John Ebbers, a traveling salesman. Soon afterwards, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was 78. As a high-profile member of the congregation, Ebbers regularly taught Sunday school and attended the morning church service with his family. [14], Between September 2000 and April 2002, the board of directors of Worldcom authorized several loans and loan guarantees to Ebbers so that he would not have to sell his Worldcom shares to meet margin calls as the share price plummeted during the bursting of the dot-com bubble. Ebbers, 78, is locked up in a federal medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and has served more than half of a 25-year sentence. He is survived by Linda Ebbers, daughters Ave Easley (David), Treasure Ebbers Beeson (Dwayne), Joy Ebbers Bourne, Faith . Ebbers was the former chief of telecoms company WorldCom, which was based in Mississippi before its collapse. We ask that the familys privacy be respected at this time, and we covet your prayers. He was 78 . Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on Feb. 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven. That made Ebbers company a rival for AT&T, Verizon and other long-distance carriers, and made Ebbers a billionaire. The Securities Exchange Commission, meanwhile, focused on $400 million that WorldCom personally loaned Ebbers.WorldCom eventually filed for bankruptcy, and its stock price tumbled from $64 per share to a little over $1. Bernie never stopped teaching others about the Lord, leading his family, and spreading the love of Christ, no matter his circumstances. Federal prosecutors in New York oppose Ebbers' request, however, suggesting the 78-year-old may not be in as bad shape as his court filings indicate. His daughter, in a court filing, said he was "experiencing full-blown dementia.". With good behavior, he is scheduled for release in 2028. Many stockholders and employees lost their investments in the fall of WorldCom. The world may hate him but God loves him much more. Ebbers agreed to relinquish almost all of his assets, including a home in Mississippi, and his interests in a lumber company, a marina, a golf course, a hotel, and thousands of acres of forested real estate. His mom was a homemaker. . At these hearings, Ebbers stated "I do not believe I have anything to hide, I believe that no one will conclude that I engaged in any criminal or fraudulent conduct. [9], In 1983, in a coffee shop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, he and 3 other investors formed Long Distance Discount Services, Inc. and in 1985, he was named chief executive officer. According to court papers, Ebbers had become legally blind, had fallen several times, was easily disoriented, and needed help to walk, eat and groom himself. His personal holdings included:[44], From 1993 through 1995, Ebbers served as chairman of the board of directors of the Competitive Telecommunications Association, where he pleaded with the United States Congress to improve competition with the incumbent telecommunications companies. [9], Ebbers began his business career operating a chain of motels in Mississippi. Im not an engineer by training; Im not an accountant by training - all those types of specialized skills, he told the New York Times in 1998, which interviewed him on his 130-foot yacht, Countach. one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a federal . Additionally, a number of directors believed Ebbers had not charted a way forward after the Sprint merger collapsed. His physical and mental conditions make it where he cannot function or provide self-care in prison, she said. By Martin Wolk. Bernard "Bernie"J. Ebbersran into the arms of Jesuson February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. In August 2019, our initial application for compassionate release was denied by the Bureau of Prisons. Rest in Peace, your rewards are yours for Eternity!!! A jury finished its second day of deliberations in his criminal accounting fraud trial. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. In addition to asking for any tests as to whether Ebbers was malingering, or faking his memory loss, the judge asked for information on Ebbers' rapid weight loss the former bouncer has reportedly withered to around 160 pounds. Mark Madoff, one of Bernard Madoff's sons, was found dead of an apparent suicide on Dec. 11, 2010. Elizabeth Bourne; Emma Gates, Lillie Gates, Ruth Ellen Gates, Mary Michael Gates; great-grandson Elliott Bernard Stewart;brothers John Ebbers. Bernie invested in people's livesandthefingerprintsofhischaritycontinue to enduretodayonmany. We were confident in our case, believing Dads situation was just what Congress had intended when they changed the compassionate release laws in the First Step Act. His daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne, of Madison, is leading the charge . Additional information on survivors was not immediately available. Bernard Ebbers, who built WorldCom Inc into a telecommunications giant and was convicted in one of the largest U.S. accounting scandals, died on Sunday, his family said in a statement. He was convicted of securities fraud and other charges for his role in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history in 2005. In 2013, Portfolio.com and CNBC named Ebbers as the 5th-worst CEO in American history. Ebbers had been in prison since 2006, serving a 25 year sentence. [28] The indictment charged that he violated securities laws by defrauding investors on multiple occasions between January 2001 and March 2002. 16 July 2005. Bernie invested in people's livesandthefingerprintsofhischaritycontinue to enduretodayonmany. Ebbers became a businessman, and had amassed a small chain of motels by 1983, when he and other entrepreneurs came up with the idea for LDDS. The Ebbers family is seeking letters from friends and family on the prisoners behalf. Compassionate release can allow an inmate over the age of 60 to receive a reduction in sentence and release from prison. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. 1:28. Fromproviding tuition and support to studentsto funding mission activities, Bernie made alastingimpact onmany people'slives, often anonymously. [4], Dubbed the "Telecom Cowboy," Ebbers often wore boots and blue jeans instead of the typical corporate uniform of a suit and tie. Transcript. The former chief of WorldCom, convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history, died just over a month after his early release from prison. One analyst cited in an early profilein the late nineties said Bernie Ebbers was "the telephone equivalent of Bill Gates." . Bernie was born on Aug. 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. "I just want you to know you aren't going to church with a crook," he said. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. His conviction was upheld in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in July 2006. He also lived on a farm and loved to drive a tractor. Bernie Ebbers was many things to many people, but the greatest role he ever had was being a father to his girls. Many also wrote in support of release. In the book, you describe the last time you spoke to CEO Bernie Ebbers in a Manhattan courthouse during a break in his trial. Brookhaven - Bernard "Bernie" J. Forbes, July 6, 1998. A tornado watch was issued Wednesday for a portion of Mississippi. A jury finished its second day of deliberations in . He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. He thought himself less a micromanager, and more the high school basketball coach he once was. A Leopard Can't Change His Spots, Can Jere Nash? "In the calls, he was alert, aware and oriented to person, place, time and situation," the psychologist is quoted as saying, adding that Ebbers was asking about his daughter's efforts to get him out of prison. The name changed to MCI WorldCom after the MCI purchase, and later back to WorldCom. Bernie is preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen Mary and John Tony Ebbers, and grandchildren Baby Easley and Bernie Ellen Gates. (Photo by Angela Jimenez/Getty Images). He was granted early release after serving 12 years in December 2019, due to health problems. WorldCom's roots stem from a Mississippi telecom company called LDDS where Ebbers was CEO. Former Worldcom CEO Bernie Ebbers dies at 78. Ebbers has four children - all of them daughters. 2023 Getty Images. Editorial: The airport belongs to Jackson. His father was a traveling salesman and a mechanic, and his mother was a homemaker. Bernard Ebbers was 78. That title is now held by Lehman Brothers bankruptcy in 2008. His daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne, of Madison, is leading the charge for his early release based on reform to Compassionate Release laws, which was included in the First Step Act signed by President Donald Trump last year. Bernard Ebbers, the former WorldCom Inc. chief executive who spent more than 13 years in prison for participating in one of the largest accounting frauds in U.S . . The parties agreed that Ebbers and his codefendants would distribute over $6.13 billion, plus interest, to over 830,000 individuals and institutions that had held stocks and bonds in WorldCom at the time of its collapse. Leave your feedback. SOROS BUYS FARM; EBBERS GOES TO JAIL. Ponzi scheme king Bernie Madoff, who bilked investors out of billions, seeks medical release from prison . Bernard Ebbers, who built WorldCom Inc into a telecommunications giant and was convicted in one of the largest U.S. accounting scandals, died on Sunday, his family said in a statement. NEW YORK - MARCH 7: Carly (L) and Kristie (R) Ebbers, the daughter and wife, respectively, of Bernie Ebbers, former chief executive officer of WorldCom, take a break from federal court March 7, 2005 in New York City. . When we arrived at the federal courthouse on December 18, we learned Dad had once again been admitted to the hospital. 2023 Getty Images. My family is asking for our friends to email in support of my fathers release. The Ebbers family released a statement thanking Judge Valerie Caproni, as they got to spend Bernie's final days with him: On behalf of the Ebbers family, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Judge Valerie Caproni for her truly compassionate decision to release Dad from . After we have had some time to grieve and heal, we intend to use this experience and our voice to advocate for those like Dad who are deserving of compassionate release to their families. Bernie Ebbers is currently serving his prison sentence in Oakdale Federal Correctional Institution, a prison located in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni, who took over the case after Jones entered private practice, concluded that society had no reason to fear Ebbers would resume fashioning fraudulent securities schemes or pose any threat if he were released. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. He was 78. [49], While CEO of WorldCom, he was a member of the Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi. He is survived by Linda Ebbers,daughters Ave Easley (David), Treasure Ebbers Beeson (Dwayne), Joy Ebbers Bourne, Faith Ebbers Gates (Michael); grandchildren Nathanael Easley, Rachel Easley,GabryelleEasley; Jordan Beeson Stewart (Jacob), Jonathan Beeson, Juliana Beeson; Truett Bourne. Ebbers has served about 13 years of his 25-year sentence for orchestrating the $11 billion accounting fraud by the defunct telecommunications company. [48], In July 2001, Ebbers was proposed by George W. Bush as the chair for the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. I love Bernie Ebbers. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. Thankfully, Judge Caproni agreed with us keeping Dad in prison, especially in his unexplained and undiagnosed deteriorated condition, would not bring back anyones investments. Over the last eight to 10 months, his health has been rapidly declining, resulting in his recent relocation to a medical hospital unit. The former chief of WorldCom, convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history, died just over a month after his early . Madison Sheriff Searching for Missing Domino's Emp Bill Crawford: Money Talks in Mississippi Politics. Bernie Ebbers was many things to many people, but the greatest role he ever had was being a father to his girls. [24], When the allegations of conspiracy and fraud were first brought to light in 2002, Ebbers addressed the congregation and insisted on his innocence. Bernard John Ebbers (August 27, 1941 February 2, 2020) was a Canadian convicted fraudster, businessman and the co-founder and CEO of WorldCom. Bourne asked that letter writers not complain about the trial or the sentence, but focus only on bringing him home because of his age and poor health. Bernie Ebbers former CEO of Worldcom leaves Manhattan Federal Court accompanied by his wife Kristie and some of his daughters as the jury plans to. Visitation is from, Services for Mrs. Viola Lea Wilson will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:00, Christopher Lamar Williams, 37, died February 5, 2023. Kelly arrested for taking pics of Rose Cochran, PERS gets mo' money but funding level falls, Majority black public school districts spend more, waste more, fail more. Ebbers health was in decline by the time he sought early release from prison under a federal law allowing some older prisons to obtain freedom sooner. He was a great Man. One analyst cited in an early profile in the late nineties said Bernie Ebbers was "the telephone equivalent of Bill Gates." . Joy Ebbers Bourne has said in a sworn declaration that her father has dementia. 2023 CNBC LLC. In 2002, the Mississippi-based company admitted to improperly reporting $3.8 billion in expenses, prompting Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into its . Amen. Bernard 'Bernie' Ebbers, former CEO of WorldCom, center with his wife Kristie, leaves Federal Court in New York, Wednesday, July 13, 2005 after being. . By April 2002, Ebbers had lost substantial support on the board due to these loans. A Division of NBCUniversal. Ebbers, 78, is locked up in a federal medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and has served more than half of a 25-year sentence. When my sisters and I began our efforts to see our father released from prison, we watched as a 64, 220-pound man continued to lose weight without explanation and his physical and mental condition deteriorated. Friends and family areencouraged to dress"Bernie casual.". Bernie Ebbers was many things to many people, but the greatest role he ever had was being a father to his girls. Dad ran in to the arms of Jesus tonight, surrounded by his loving family, and not chained to a hospital bed without anyone he knew in the room. Afterward, Bernie attended a boarding school on a Navajo reservation. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Ex-WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison for his role in orchestrating the biggest corporate fraud in the nation's history . Did Supremes Make Judicial Elections Partisan? Feb. 3, 2020 3:56 am ET. Ebbers was convicted by a Manhattan jury in March 2005 for orchestrating the fraud, and was found guilty of securities fraud, conspiracy and other crimes. Im not the point guard who shoots the ball.. But he maintained ignorance of details. Ebbers taught her Sunday school class at First Baptist Church Brookhaven. His family moved to California during the 1940s. He was born in Beauregard,, The funeral service for Mr. Jerry Lavell Barnett will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 3, at Riverwood Family with interment, A memorial for Mr. Mark Glenn Young will be held, 7 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Easthaven Baptist Church.. Visitation is from 4-8, The funeral service for Kenneth Alva Berry will be 11 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Central Baptist church, with, Memorial services for Mr. Alexander Dean King of McComb are 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Riverwood Family with, The funeral service for Robert Lee Hadley, Jr. will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 24, at Riverwood Family with interment, Service will be 4:00 pm Tuesday February 21, at Riverwood Family and visitation from 3:00 until the time of the, The funeral service for L.J. Ebbers, 78, is locked up in a federal medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and has served more than half of a 25-year sentence. The former Brookhaven billionaire and WorldCom chief executive officer was convicted in 2005 on nine counts of conspiracy, securities fraud and making false regulatory filings after he was accused of orchestrating an $11 billion accounting fraud to try to cover it up, according to a Time article that named him last in a Top 10 Crooked CEOs list. Bourne said in a recent email sent to close acquaintances that her father is a non-violent first offender who poses no threat to the safety of any person or the community and asked that they email letters of support to U.S. District Court Judge Valerie Caproni, who is considering an early release for Ebbers. The psychologist notes that Ebbers has presented a much different persona when he knows he is being observed. Ebbers was in the middle of a 25-year federal sentence when his daughters began to . [47], In 1997, he became the chair for Mississippi College's New Dawn Campaign, a $100 million fundraising campaign to improve campus facilities. Bernie never stopped teaching others about the Lord, leading his family, and spreading the love of Christ, no matter his circumstances. Ebbers has essentially served the life sentence that the sentencing court predicted it had imposed.. Bernard John Ebbers was born on August 27, 1941 in Edmonton, Canada. As part of his departure, his loans were consolidated into a single $408.2 million promissory note. Ebbers was convicted in New York in 2005 on securities fraud and other charges and received a 25-year sentence. RIP dear friend B E. Bernie Ebbers was a Man that i will always remember as a person that God could use in ways that only He was equipped to handle. While the emails should be addressed to Wendy.Olsen@usdoj.gov, they should be directed to Honorable Judge Valerie Caproni. Former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison, imposing what could be a life sentence on the executive held accountable for WorldCom's historic collapse into . Scott [Sullivan] is still in prison, of course. The subject line should include: U.S. v. Ebbers, 1:02-cr-01144-VEC. The former chief of WorldCom, convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history, died just over a month after his early release from prison. and they participated in mission work for years. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. In 1968, Ebbers married Linda Pigott and the couple raised three daughters. [23], The figure eventually grew to $11 billion. Ebbers' daughter Joy has sworn in a declaration that her . These are Ave Titis Easley, Faith Ann Ebbers, Treasure Ebbers Beeson, and Joy Ebbers Bourne. He later moved to California and New Mexico, and then back to Canada, before obtaining a physical education degree in 1967 from Mississippi College, where the 6-foot-4 (1.93-meter) Ebbers had a basketball scholarship. >>, The funeral service for Mrs. Delores Delrio Greer will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, at Riverwood Family, with interment, The funeral service for Thomas Ray Case will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Riverwood Family, with interment, Angela Hope Wooley Letchworth, 41, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Monday, February 13, 2023. Disconnected: Deceit and Betrayal at WorldCom. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers was convicted of conspiracy and fraud Tuesday. . Under his management, WorldCom grew rapidly but collapsed in 2002 amid revelations of accounting irregularities, making it at the time one of the largest accounting scandals in the United States. Brookhaven - Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. In July 2019, one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a federal prison medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Theyalsoloved Brookhaven and its people wherehe had a passion for leading Sunday school. Bernard Ebbers was 78. 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So So Sad to hear about the death of my long time friend Bernie Ebbers (May His soul Rest In Peace. Got a confidential news tip? Published 9:22 am Thursday, November 14, 2019. and they participated in mission work for years. Family: Thankful for final days before Ebbers death, 5 adults, 3 children injured in three-vehicle crash in Hinds County, Pearl Police arrest man after high speed chase through multiple cities, 3 illegal immigrants captured after escaping ICE vehicle in Mississippi, House amends bill to create Jackson water utility after speaking with third-party manager, American Car Center closes 40 locations, including Jackson, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit. "[9], After making this statement, Ebbers asserted his right against self-incrimination per the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. [36][37] Ebbers served in the low-security portion of the complex, which typically houses non-violent offenders and is built like a school dormitory. 0:00. >>. Bernie is preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen Mary and John Tony Ebbers, and grandchildren Baby Easley and Bernie Ellen Gates. The World hated him in many ways, But the Love of God shown through him, IN SPITE of all the bad things that he had to endure. There's been some fascinating detail pouring out of a New York courthouse during the trial of Bernie Ebbers, the former CEO of WorldCom Inc. Ebbers, of course, is on trial for charges of . Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. In July 2019, one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a federal prison medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2002, the Clinton-based company admitted to improperly reporting $3.8 billion in expenses, prompting the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into its business practices. Brookhaven - Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. We are especially grateful for the team that helped us secure his release, and particularly Graham Carner, our attorney. My job is to bring people in who do have those specific skills and then rely on them. Let's all Venmo Bernie's daughter and request our money he and his cohorts owe us. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Ebbers's statement constituted testimony that could not undergo cross-examination and Ebbers was threatened with Contempt of Congress charges, although no charges were filed. Bernard Bernie J. Ebbers ran into the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. We will always be grateful for that. Today is the deadline for a New York judge to receive letters of support written by those who want to see Bernie Ebbers set free from prison. Emails should be sent to Wendy Olsen, the victim/witness coordinator for the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York. On March 15, 2005, Ebbers was found guilty of all charges. Jackson's water bond failure: The REST of the story. We've narrowed down a timeframe, Medical marijuana in Mississippi is new and growing like a weed, Kermit Davis was SEC's top in-game coach for Ole Miss, peer says, Picayune upsets Provine 60-49 to advance to state title basketball game, MHSAA 5A boys Provine v. Picayune: Our best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I know it won't bring back any of the money lost but at least she will feel . [29] On November 20, 2003, the charges by Oklahoma were dropped, with the right to refile retained, to defer to federal charges. Bernie Ebbers in 2005 Getty Images. He wound up accepting a basketball . Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran into the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. JACKSON, Miss. Period. Do you have more to say to him, or to anyone else convicted in the scandal? Inside the WorldCom Scam: With Stacy Keach, Bernard Ebbers, Alison Heruth-Waterbury, Joseph Medawar. Heencouraged and motivated on a personal level to the benefit of everyone. Mar 15, 2005 12:00 AM EST. Jan Thurman, director of social services at Kings Daughters Medical Center, sent her letter to Caproni Wednesday. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February8, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Brookhaven, with visitationfrom 4-6 pm. The Ebbers family is especially grateful to have been by. Their eldest son, Mark . Copyright 2020 WLBT. (WLBT) - Bernie Ebbers died Sunday at the age of 78. The response, which notes that cognitive issues have not been the focus of Ebbers' legal motion, cites other parts of his medical records that Carner says demonstrate Ebbers "has a substantially diminished ability to provide self-care in prison.". [7], When Ebbers was young, the family moved to California and later lived for a while on a mission post on a Navajo Nation Indian reservation in New Mexico before moving back to Canada when Ebbers was a teenager. Bernard John Ebbers was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta, to John T. and Kathleen Mary (Ellen) Ebbers. [35] On September 6, 2006, the presiding judge ordered him to report to jail on September 26 to start serving his 25-year sentence. He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. He was born May 27, 1985, to Chester Lamar Williams and Robbie, The funeral service for William Ronnie Sundown Thomas will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 9th, at Charity Baptist Church, with, A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Barbara Jordan Smith, Monday, February 6, at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by Linda Ebbers, daughters Ave Easley (David), Treasure Ebbers Beeson (Dwayne), Joy Ebbers Bourne, Faith . When WorldCom, the telecommunications giant, failed and was put into bankruptcy, the U.S. witnessed one of the largest accounting frauds in history. He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. "[9][50], Last edited on 10 February 2023, at 07:02, Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Worth, U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, "WorldCom's Bernard Ebbers Wins Early Release From Prison", "Ebbers Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for $11 Billion Fraud", "Portfolio's Worst American CEOs of All Time", "Ex-WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers, 'telecom cowboy' sentenced to 25 years in accounting fraud, dies at 78", "Bernie Ebbers, a 19th century-style tech tycoon? '' he said Honorable judge Valerie Caproni billion accounting fraud trial he and Linda loved basketball and their. 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