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So So Sad to hear about the death of my long time friend Bernie Ebbers (May His soul Rest In Peace. When we arrived at the federal courthouse on December 18, we learned Dad had once again been admitted to the hospital. [18], On June 25, 2002, WorldCom admitted to nearly $3.9 billion in accounting misstatements and on July 22, 2002, it filed for bankruptcy. Dispatch From Pelahatchie (Grinch Edition), Domino's Says No Night Service to North Jackson, Clinton Catches Second Burglary Ring Suspect, "We Could Literally Hire 100 Technicians", The Rest of the Story, Part II (Annandale Edition), Justice Department Stands Up for Free Speech. Ebbers, 78, is locked up in a federal medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and has served more than half of a 25-year sentence. He is survived by Linda Ebbers,daughters Ave Easley (David), Treasure Ebbers Beeson (Dwayne), Joy Ebbers Bourne, Faith Ebbers Gates (Michael); grandchildren Nathanael Easley, Rachel Easley,GabryelleEasley; Jordan Beeson Stewart (Jacob), Jonathan Beeson, Juliana Beeson; Truett Bourne. Did Supremes Make Judicial Elections Partisan? Scott [Sullivan] is still in prison, of course. Despite his blindness, worsening cardiomyopathy and mental deterioration, he remains in good spirits and grateful for the support, prayers and encouragement he receives from so many friends, former coworkers and family.. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. [4], Dubbed the "Telecom Cowboy," Ebbers often wore boots and blue jeans instead of the typical corporate uniform of a suit and tie. The former chief of WorldCom, convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history, died just over a month after his early release from prison. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February8, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Brookhaven, with visitationfrom 4-6 pm. Email Article. The former Brookhaven billionaire and WorldCom chief executive officer was convicted in 2005 on nine counts of conspiracy, securities fraud and making false regulatory filings after he was accused of orchestrating an $11 billion accounting fraud to try to cover it up, according to a Time article that named him last in a Top 10 Crooked CEOs list. [38], On October 11, 2002, WorldCom investors brought a class action civil lawsuit against Ebbers and other defendants, alleging injuries as a result of Ebbers's securities fraud violations. On September 5, 2019, Ebbers filed a motion with the . [33][34], On July 13, 2005, federal judge Barbara S. Jones, of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, sentenced Ebbers to 25 years in a federal prison in Louisiana. Bernard "Bernie" Ebbers was sent to prison in 2006 after being found guilty of one of the biggest financial frauds of the 20th century. Brookhaven - Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. Bernard John Ebbers was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta. . Ebbers was allowed to remain free for another year while his appeal was being considered. His daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne, of Madison, is leading the charge for his early release based on reform to Compassionate Release laws, which was included in the First Step Act signed by President Donald Trump last year. We want to hear from you. The former chief of WorldCom, convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history, died just over a month after his early . [47], In 1997, he became the chair for Mississippi College's New Dawn Campaign, a $100 million fundraising campaign to improve campus facilities. Jury Deliberations Continue In Trial Of Former WorldCom Chief Bernie Ebbers. Between schools, he worked as a milkman and bouncer. In 1968, Ebbers married Linda Pigott and the couple raised three daughters. "[9], After making this statement, Ebbers asserted his right against self-incrimination per the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Bernie never stopped teaching others about the Lord, leading his family, and spreading the love of Christ, no matter his circumstances. A reporter and a formal federal prosecutor who also . Dad suffers from severe macular degeneration, cardiomyopathy, significant weight loss, anemia and mental deterioration. Kimberly Unger / Security Traders Association of New York via AP, file. [24], When the allegations of conspiracy and fraud were first brought to light in 2002, Ebbers addressed the congregation and insisted on his innocence. In 2013, Portfolio.com and CNBC named Ebbers as the 5th-worst CEO in American history. American Greed investigates one of the most notorious cases of corporate fraud in US history: the rise and fraud of WorldCom. He was 78. The case of Bernie Ebbers has shed further light on the increasingly criminal character of the practices of corporate America, which finds its concentrated political expression in the Bush . Ebbers remained on the prowl, announcing a $129 billion merger with Sprint Corp in October 1999, only to have regulators block that tie-up. His death wasn't a complete shock; I saw recently that he was in ill health and was granted an early release from prison after serving 13 years of his 25-year sentence for securities fraud, conspiracy, and filing false reports with regulators.. My mom used to work for MCI, which eventually became WorldCom, in the mid-1990s until she . Caproni, who serves in the, Mississippis Mayo Lab working to combat student mental health crisis, It isnt a leap year, but $272,000 lottery win had Mississippi ticket holder jumping for joy on last day of February, Three inmates slip out of handcuffs at Mississippi truck stop, back in custody after overnight manhunt, Drug round nets six arrests for Mississippi narcotics agents Friday. [27], On August 27, 2003, Attorney General of Oklahoma Drew Edmondson filed a 15-count indictment against Ebbers. Ebbers's statement constituted testimony that could not undergo cross-examination and Ebbers was threatened with Contempt of Congress charges, although no charges were filed. Sid Salter: Mississippi Coming Full Circle on Unwi New Skilled Pediatric Nursing Facility Coming to UMMC, Presenting the Mississippi State Capitol (Video). (Photo by Angela Jimenez/Getty Images). . On April 26, Worldcom's board voted unanimously to demand that Ebbers resign, which he formally did on April 30, 2002. Bernie invested in people's lives and the fingerprints of his charity continue to endure today on many. Leave your feedback. Bernie is preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen Mary and John Tony Ebbers, and grandchildren Baby Easley and Bernie Ellen Gates. Ebbers has essentially served the life sentence that the sentencing court predicted it had imposed.. Meanwhile the real bad guy who caused the loss of billions got a few months at an Air Force base. But he maintained ignorance of details. He is being held at the prison medical center in Fort Worth, Texas. Bernard "Bernie" J. EbbersBrookhaven - Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. My family is asking for our friends to email in support of my fathers release. . 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As part of his departure, his loans were consolidated into a single $408.2 million promissory note. Emails should be brief, citing the reason for writing and relationship to Ebbers. [3] In 2009, Time named him the 10th most corrupt CEO of all time. He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Additionally, a number of directors believed Ebbers had not charted a way forward after the Sprint merger collapsed. Bernie Ebbers, figure behind one of largest corporate scandals in US history, dead at 78 . "It is commonly known that people suffering from dementia (which can have many forms) can experience symptom fluctuation (i.e., 'good days and bad days')," Carner wrote. After the settlement, Ebbers's wife was left with an estimated $50,000 in known assets. Ebbers weight fell to 142 pounds (64 kg) in December 2019 from 200 pounds (91 kg) in July 2018, the court papers show. She filed for divorce on April 16, 2008, less than two years after he entered prison. Bernie Ebbers spent his last night of freedom doing what he loved best - making deals, in this case with titan George Soros, who bought one the biggest . An injury before his senior season prevented him from playing his final year and he was instead assigned to coach the junior varsity team. Theyalsoloved Brookhaven and its people wherehe had a passion for leading Sunday school. Many students from Lincoln county went to college because he paid for it. U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni, who took over the case after Jones entered private practice, concluded that society had no reason to fear Ebbers would resume fashioning fraudulent securities schemes or pose any threat if he were released. This initiated a series of investigations and legal proceedings, which focused on Ebbers, WorldCom's former CEO. His father was a sales rep and a repairman. Bernie Ebbers was many things to many people, but the greatest role he ever had was being a father to his girls. On July 13, 2005, defendant Bernard J. Ebbers was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 25 years. Even Barbara Jones, the federal judge who imposed Ebbers prison sentence, thought early release was appropriate. RIP dear friend B E. Bernie Ebbers was a Man that i will always remember as a person that God could use in ways that only He was equipped to handle. Ebbers taught her Sunday school class at First Baptist Church Brookhaven. "In the calls, he was alert, aware and oriented to person, place, time and situation," the psychologist is quoted as saying, adding that Ebbers was asking about his daughter's efforts to get him out of prison. WorldCom Inc. collapsed and went . Former Worldcom CEO Bernie Ebbers dies at 78. He became CEO two years later, and the company changed its name to WorldCom in 1995. He also lived on a farm and loved to drive a tractor. Ebbers was the former chief of telecoms company WorldCom, which was based in Mississippi before its collapse. Bernie Ebbers former CEO of Worldcom leaves Manhattan Federal Court accompanied by his wife Kristie and some of his daughters as the jury plans to. Ponzi scheme king Bernie Madoff, who bilked investors out of billions, seeks medical release from prison . Bernard John Ebbers was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta, to John T. and Kathleen Mary (Ellen) Ebbers. Supervisor votes on projects next to land he owns, Rest of the story about Crisler's shooting, Democrats' Plans for Controlling the Media, Incest in Dixie: Mississippi Legal Profession, Domestic Violence & Divorce in Mississippi. My family and I continue to pray for everyone affected by the fall of WorldCom. Skillings term was later shortened, and he and Rigas have been released. Former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers was convicted of conspiracy and fraud Tuesday. Many also wrote in support of release. Ebbers blamed his subordinates but was convicted of . He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. He wound up accepting a basketball . His daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne, says in a sworn declaration that her father has dementia . Bernie never stopped teaching others about the Lord, leading his family, and spreading the love of Christ, no matter his circumstances. Feb 3, 2020, 04:16 AM EST. Whom have I in heaven but thee? Ebbers has served about 13 years of his 25-year sentence for orchestrating the $11 billion accounting fraud by the defunct telecommunications company. Compassionate release can allow an inmate over the age of 60 to receive a reduction in sentence and release from prison. Feb. 3, 2020 3:56 am ET. The Canadian-born former telecommunications executive died Sunday in Brookhaven, Miss., surrounded by his family, according to a family statement. He was surrounded by family when he died, according to the statement provided by his daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne. "Objective medical findings show that his age and medical condition qualify as extraordinary and compelling reasons for compassionate release," Carner wrote. [5][6], Ebbers was born in Edmonton, Alberta, the second of five children of Kathleen and John Ebbers, a traveling salesman. Bernie Ebbers August 27, 1941 - February 2, 2020. Bernie's life and how he loved people has left an impact on the lives of all who knew him. James Ebbers, and Stephen Ebbers; and a sister MarionOlthuis. 16 July 2005. [2] In December 2019, Ebbers was released from Federal Medical Center, Fort Worth, due to declining health, having served 13 years of his 25-year sentence, and he died just over a month later. Over the past few years, Dad has faced several serious medical issues while in prison, she wrote. Madison Sheriff Searching for Missing Domino's Emp Bill Crawford: Money Talks in Mississippi Politics. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. He was 78. 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I know it won't bring back any of the money lost but at least she will feel . . With his former company on the brink, Ebbers reportedly appeared on June 30, 2002, at the Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi, where he attended services and taught Sunday school. On July 13, former WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was born in Temple,, Larry Bryan Barlow, 88, died January 24th at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Jackson. A Leopard Can't Change His Spots, Can Jere Nash? It is imperative she hear from people who know my father, Bourne said. After we have had some time to grieve and heal, we intend to use this experience and our voice to advocate for those like Dad who are deserving of compassionate release to their families. Ebbers blamed his subordinates but was convicted of fraud and conspiracy. The New York Times. His family moved to California during the 1940s. [26], In response to a subpoena, Ebbers appeared before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services on July 8, 2002. [23], The figure eventually grew to $11 billion. His conviction was upheld in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in July 2006. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February8, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Brookhaven, with visitationfrom 4-6 pm. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. Bourne said in a recent email sent to close acquaintances that her father is a non-violent first offender who poses no threat to the safety of any person or the community and asked that they email letters of support to U.S. District Court Judge Valerie Caproni, who is considering an early release for Ebbers. Growing to over 80,000 employees through multiple acquisitions of other telecom businesses, WorldCom became the overwhelming industry . He was 78. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Bernie Ebbers turned WorldCom into the nation's second largest long distance telecommunications company through a series of rapid acquisitions that left it heavily in the red. The company acquired over 60 telecommunications firms and in 1995, it changed its name to WorldCom. Mar 15, 2005 12:00 AM EST. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Bourne asked that letter writers not complain about the trial or the sentence, but focus only on bringing him home because of his age and poor health. Ebbers filed for divorce in July 1997 and married his second wife, Kristie Webb, in the spring of 1999. [29] On November 20, 2003, the charges by Oklahoma were dropped, with the right to refile retained, to defer to federal charges. >>. A jury finished its second day of deliberations in his criminal accounting fraud trial. The world may hate him but God loves him much more. The world may hate him but God loves him much more. Ebbers health was in decline by the time he sought early release from prison under a federal law allowing some older prisons to obtain freedom sooner. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. A Division of NBCUniversal. and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. [5] His family were devout Christians. The real story of WorldCom begins and ends in small-town Mississippi, where in little more than a decade a gym teacher named Bernie Ebbers took a tiny company and turned it into a telecom empire. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Facebook; . On September 21, 2005, Judge Cote approved the settlement and dismissed the lawsuit against Ebbers.[39][40][41]. "The conversations between him and his daughter were very different then [sic] how he presented to this writer during our last encounter on 10/11/19 when he presented to this writer as though he didn't know he was in a prison nor the date and time," the psychologist writes. Bernie Ebbers was sacrificed unjustly so politicos could grab a few headlines. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. One analyst cited in an early profile in the late nineties said Bernie Ebbers was "the telephone equivalent of Bill . We ask that the familys privacy be respected at this time, and we covet your prayers. Judge Caproni will receive updates daily on submissions in support of compassionate release.. Caproni, a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, had given the government until Monday to supply the additional medical data, most of which were filed under seal. Bernie began as a coachand took that approach inevery aspect of life. His punishment was more severe than those imposed on two other chief executives from big corporate scandals in the same period, a 24-year prison term for Enrons Jeffrey Skilling and a 15-year term for Adelphia Communications John Rigas. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. [36][37] Ebbers served in the low-security portion of the complex, which typically houses non-violent offenders and is built like a school dormitory. his side for the last weeks of his life here on earth. I expected results. (WLBT) - Bernie Ebbers died Sunday at the age of 78. Bernard John Ebbers was born on August 27, 1941 in Edmonton, Canada. Bernie Ebbers' early release from prison should be noted by corporate boards not simply as a generous and empathic exercise of judicial discretion. Ebbers was convicted by a Manhattan jury in March 2005 for orchestrating the fraud, and was found guilty of securities fraud, conspiracy and other crimes. The vibrant economy of the late 1990s led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions in industries worldwide. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. In July 2019, one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a federal prison medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas. [32] On March 30, 2005, an agreement to extend the statute of limitations on the charges from Oklahoma was signed, allowing Oklahoma prosecutors time to see the results of federal sentencing. Finally, we will forever be thankful for the compassion and courage shown by Judge Valerie Caproni in releasing Dad to us. Bernie began as a coachand took that approach inevery aspect of life. By April 2002, Ebbers had lost substantial support on the board due to these loans. He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Casa de FE via Hope Extended. JACKSON, Miss. Friends and family areencouraged to dress"Bernie casual.". Bernie Ebbers was a Canadian-born businessman and former CEO of the telecommunications company WorldCom. 1:28. Visitation, Services for Mrs. Donna Lynne Ratcliff Cupit is 11:00 am, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from, Mr. Tommy Gene Puckett, 68, of Magnolia, MS, died January 28, 2023, in McComb, MS. Under his management, WorldCom grew rapidly but collapsed in 2002 amid revelations of accounting irregularities, making it at the time one of the largest accounting scandals in the United States. Bernie Ebbers, ex-CEO convicted in WorldCom scandal, dies. Bernard John Ebbers (August 27, 1941 February 2, 2020) was a Canadian convicted fraudster, businessman and the co-founder and CEO of WorldCom. 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