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Allen Stanford

business June 14, 2012

Allen Stanford Gets 110 YearsHe only got 110 years in prison, compared to Madoff’s 150.

By Kevin Roose
politics as unusual Dec. 29, 2009

Report: R. Allen Stanford Asked Representative Gregory Meeks to Get Help From ChavezThe alleged Ponzi-schemer asked the New York representative for help in punishing a whistle-blower.

By Chris Rovzar
ballsy crimes Dec. 28, 2009

AP Declares 2009 the Year of the Ponzi SchemeWere you taken in by a Ponzi scheme this year? Don’t be ashamed. You’re not alone.

By Adam K. Raymond

ballsy crimes Nov. 2, 2009

Sir Allen Stanford Is Just Allen StanfordFirst he loses his freedom, now he loses his knighthood.

By Adam K. Raymond
ballsy crimes Oct. 15, 2009

Sickly Schemer’s Trial Delayed Two MonthsAllen Stanford spits up blood in a Texas courtroom.

By Adam K. Raymond
white men with money Apr. 6, 2009

R. Allen Stanford Cries About Flying Commercial, Threatens to Punch Charlie Gibson“They make you take your shoes off and everything — it’s terrible,” the suspected Ponzi schemer complains.

By Jessica Pressler