Madoff should get 12 years, says his lawyer
Pyramid crook mastermind Bernard Madoff’s lawyer today suggested that a 12-year sentence would be a “fair” punishment for his multi-billion pound con.
Ira Sorkin said such a sentence will not disproportionately punish his client compared to other white collar criminals.
Federal Judge Denny Chin is scheduled to sentence Madoff in New York next Monday.
Madoff ,71, pleaded guilty on March 12 to operating a massive pyramid scheme that fleeced wealthy organisations and individuals of millions. He faces up to 150 years in prison.
Dozens of Madoff’s victims have already urged the judge to make sure Madoff spends the rest of his life in prison.
