Bernard Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison

Today, Monday, June 29, U.S. District Judge Denny Chin gave Bernard Madoff a sentence of 150 years in prison for his massive Ponzi scheme. Madoff was responsible for one of the largest and longest-running financial frauds in modern times, and his victims --including many on Long Island--- were defrauded of billions of dollars.

What do you think about this? Did Madoff deserve the maximum sentence that was handed down? Considering his age, Madoff will undoubtedly live out his life in prison. Does the punishment fit the crime? Please click on "Comments" below and tell us what you think.