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Morgan Stanley CEO Won't Take Bonus
According to Dealbreaker, outgoing Morgan Stanley CEO John Mack told employees he's not taking a bonus this year "citing market conditions and the extraordinary assistance the government lent to the banking industry... Mr. Mack has now foregone a bonuses for three years in a row, and last year, he received no raise, bonus or stock options. Since becoming chief executive in 2005, he has taken all of his bonuses in Morgan Stanley stock, not in cash." The Deal Journal says don't feel bad for Mack, suggesting that he's probably cashed in the tens of millions he's earned in stock since 2005.
US Attorney Expects Bruno To Serve Time
With the federal corruption conviction of former powerful State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, Assistant U.S. Attorney William Pericak tells the Daily News, "I think it's clear that any way you stack the sentencing guidelines (it) will call for a sentence of imprisonment and the Justice Department typically recommends that the court follows the guidelines." Bruno, age 80, was found guilty on two counts—and each count is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. He has said he will fight the convictions.
"Brooklyn Madoff" Victims Angry He's Walking Around
Suspected Ponzi schemer Philip Barry was in court yesterday, to pleading not guilty to several counts of fraud. The "investor" had promised clients in his Bay Ridge neighborhood 12-21% returns, but, the feds charge, only used the money to pay his own bills, speculate on real estate in Sullivan County... and start a mail-order porn business. His clients/victims were upset he's been out free on bail; one told the Post, "It’s like I’m a rape victim and I have to see my rapist. He shouldn’t be out on the street."
Paterson Stops By Cuomo's Birthday Fund-Raiser
So what if Governor Paterson is trailing in the polls by dozens of points in a hypothetical matchup against Attorney General Cuomo—the governor was at Cuomo's birthday fund-raiser (for something) last night. Paterson told the Post, "I'm just here to wish Andrew a merry Christmas and a happy birthday... [He] thanked me for being here... I hope he raised as much money as he wants to...There's no reason we shouldn't be wishing him well." But an onlooker said, "Andrew looked shocked. The governor bum-rushed him. They greeted each other. It was stiff and cordial. It was like seeing your old girlfriend at the prom."