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DOJ suggests "extraordinary" leniency justified for Bernie Madoff's lieutenant

By Douglas A. Berman

As detailed in this New York Times article, federal prosecutors "expect to recommend 'extraordinary' leniency for Frank DiPascali Jr., who has admitted being Bernard L. Madoff?s crucial lieutenant in history?s largest Ponzi scheme, according to documents made public in federal court in Manhattan on Friday." Here's more from the piece (which includes links to two must-read documents for Madoff mavens): Mr. DiPascali, who is facing up to 125 years in prison, ?has already provided substantial assistance to the government in its investigation and prosecution of others? and ?it is likely his cooperation will result in an extraordinary letter? in support of a lower sentence, prosecutors reported. The disclosure was made in a letter submitted under seal to Judge Richard J...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on February 20, 2010 (boomark / email).