About
Wall Street broker accused of $50 billion in investment fraud.
Before Fame
He received a degree in political science from Hofstra University in 1960, before briefly attending law school.
Trivia
His Ponzi scheme took in billions of dollars and only a portion of the wealth was recovered.
Family Life
He married Ruth Alpern, with whom he had two children.
Associated With
Billy Preston was also convicted of investment fraud.
