Awesome. I applaud the US for getting tough with corporate fraud and crime. 85 yrs is an effective life sentence for the 64 yr old Ebbers. In this day of mass corporate failures due to fraudulent financial reporting the line's got to be drawn there.
Now if only Canada would stop it's collective hand wringing and finally pass some laws and regulations on corporate governance. The CSA keeps pushing the date back and back, it's a farce. Canada doesn't have a great reputation when it comes to corporate shenanigans and the harsh language we have for punishment isn't much of a deterrent.
85 years gets any CEO / CFO's attention in a hurry.
PS the thread title should say Worldcom, not Enron.
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