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Hedge fund head ‘cooperative’ in Madoff probe

February 12, 2009 : Permalink

Reuters – Hedge fund founder Ezra Merkin is being cooperative with New York state’s top legal officer in its investigation of three funds as part of the probe into accused swindler Bernard Madoff, officials said on Wednesday. New York Attorney […]

Bard College lost $3 million in Madoff scheme

January 16, 2009 : Permalink

Daily Freeman – Bard College said on Thursday that it lost about $3 million in investments tied to disgraced Wall Street financier Bernard Madoff. Bard spokesman Mark Primoff said the losses came in the Northern Dutchess school’s $270 million endowment […]

N.Y. judge restrains Merkin funds in Madoff lawsuit

January 7, 2009 : Permalink

Boston Globe – A judge extended an order on Tuesday barring hedge fund founder Ezra Merkin from shutting down funds that had invested with accused swindler Bernard Madoff or withdrawing money from them. New York State Supreme Court Justice Richard […]

NYU Granted Extension Amidst Madoff Losses

January 7, 2009 : Permalink

New York (HedgeCo.Net) – New York University scored a victory yesterday, when they won a court order that sought an extension on a temporary ban that would halt J. Ezra Merkin from making any more transfers with the school’s funds.  […]