Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 6:36am
Contending that Bernard L. Madoff sent at least a million dollars worth of jewelry as gifts to family members and friends last month, federal prosecutors asked a judge on Monday to revoke his bail and send him to jail.
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United States Attorney Marc O. Litt asked for revocation of Mr. Madoff's bail, arguing that the gifts violated conditions that barred him from disposing of any of his assets.
$200 mittens‽ Really?