Watches that belonged to Bernie Madoff are seen before an auction in New York in November 2009. Some of Madoff's property has been auctioned off over the years, compensating the victims of his $20 billion Ponzi scheme -- the largest financial fraud in history.
Watches that belonged to Bernie Madoff are seen before an auction in New York in November 2009. Some of Madoff's property has been auctioned off over the years, compensating the victims of his $20 billion Ponzi scheme -- the largest financial fraud in history.
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This photo, taken in 2009, shows Madoff's rooftop penthouse in New York City.
This photo, taken in 2009, shows Madoff's rooftop penthouse in New York City.
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This view comes from the patio of Madoff's penthouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
This view comes from the patio of Madoff's penthouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
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A person looks at some of the items from Madoff's estate that were auctioned off in Miami Beach, Florida, in June 2011.
A person looks at some of the items from Madoff's estate that were auctioned off in Miami Beach, Florida, in June 2011.
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Tote bags, oil paintings and vases were among the items auctioned in 2009.
Tote bags, oil paintings and vases were among the items auctioned in 2009.
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A New York Mets jacket is displayed during an auction of Madoff items in November 2009.
A New York Mets jacket is displayed during an auction of Madoff items in November 2009.
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Multiple pairs of shoes that belonged to Madoff were part of an auction in New York in November 2010.
Multiple pairs of shoes that belonged to Madoff were part of an auction in New York in November 2010.
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This photo shows the office of Madoff's wife, Ruth, at their Manhattan penthouse.
This photo shows the office of Madoff's wife, Ruth, at their Manhattan penthouse.
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Sticky notes, embossed with the name of Madoff's firm, were among the items auctioned off in Miami Beach in June 2011.
Sticky notes, embossed with the name of Madoff's firm, were among the items auctioned off in Miami Beach in June 2011.
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A ground view of Madoff's apartment building in Manhattan.
A ground view of Madoff's apartment building in Manhattan.
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A look at the foyer and dining room in Madoff's penthouse in 2009.
A look at the foyer and dining room in Madoff's penthouse in 2009.
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The master bedroom of Madoff's penthouse apartment.
The master bedroom of Madoff's penthouse apartment.
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A pair of slippers that belonged to Madoff, with his embroidered initials, are displayed before an auction in November 2010.
A pair of slippers that belonged to Madoff, with his embroidered initials, are displayed before an auction in November 2010.
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Madoff items are ready to be auctioned off in June 2011.
Madoff items are ready to be auctioned off in June 2011.
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Madoff's yacht "Bull" sits at a marina in Cap d'Antibes, France, in April 2009.
Madoff's yacht "Bull" sits at a marina in Cap d'Antibes, France, in April 2009.
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A look inside one of the bathrooms in Madoff's penthouse apartment.
A look inside one of the bathrooms in Madoff's penthouse apartment.
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Golf clubs and fishing gear are displayed ahead of an auction of Madoff property.
Golf clubs and fishing gear are displayed ahead of an auction of Madoff property.
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An interior view of a Madoff yacht is seen in Davie, Florida, in November 2009. Three Madoff vessels were auctioned off.
An interior view of a Madoff yacht is seen in Davie, Florida, in November 2009. Three Madoff vessels were auctioned off.
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The back view of Madoff's house in Montauk, New York, in September 2009.
The back view of Madoff's house in Montauk, New York, in September 2009.
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