Bernard Madoff Dead at Age 82

The transcript reports the death of Bernard Madoff, the mastermind behind the largest Ponzi scheme in history, at the age of 82. Madoff was serving a 150-year prison sentence for defrauding clients, including sports owners and billionaires, of over $19 billion. His death occurred at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex and is believed to be of natural causes.

Who was announced dead in the breaking news segment?

• Bernard Madoff

• John Abby

• A sports owner

• An economist

What was Bernard Madoff known for?

• Writing a bestselling book

• Owning a sports team

• Masterminding the largest Ponzi scheme

• Inventing a new economic theory

How long was Bernard Madoff's prison sentence?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

What was the estimated amount defrauded by Madoff?

• $25 billion

• $30 billion

• $19 billion

• $10 billion

Where did Bernard Madoff pass away?

• In a hospital

• In his home

• In a hotel

• In a federal correctional complex