For high-profile defendants, timing is everything. In 1989, former junk bond king Michael Milken was indicted on RICO violations, stock manipulation and insider trading.
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For high-profile defendants, timing is everything. In 1989, former junk bond king Michael Milken was indicted on RICO violations, stock manipulation and insider trading. After Milken pleaded guilty to securities, mail and tax fraud and market manipulation, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with anticipated actual service of 40 months. Due to cooperation and good behavior, Milken emerged from prison after serving less than 2 years, with a personal fortune in place. He has remained a power broker in financial and charitable circles since his release. In 2005, former WorldCom, Inc. CEO Bernard Ebbers was indicted for conspiracy, securities fraud and filing false statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after WorldCom announced that it had overstated earnings. After a New York jury found Ebbers guilty, Judge Barbara Jones sentenced 63-year-old- Ebbers -- a first-time violator -- to 25 years in prison, of which he must serve at least 21.
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