A Small Test of Character

Finally, Madoff acknowledged the people sitting behind him. “I apologize to my victims. I will turn and face you,” Madoff said, seeming to deploy every ounce of his willpower to twist his torso and face the victims. It felt as if it lasted no more than a second, and Madoff sounded as if he were reading from a stage direction. “I’m sorry. I know that doesn’t help you.” Then he sat down.

Christ.

     posted 29 June 2009 by Michael Scott Moore