His father was a traveling salesman and a mechanic, and his mother was a homemaker. Bernard Ebbers, who built WorldCom Inc into a telecommunications giant and was convicted in one of the largest U.S. accounting scandals, died on Sunday, his family said in a statement. On September 21, 2005, Judge Cote approved the settlement and dismissed the lawsuit against Ebbers.[39][40][41]. "I just want you to know you aren't going to church with a crook," he said. In October, Dad experienced a rapid decline and was transferred to a unit with 24-hour nursing care. Bernie Ebbers, the former WorldCom CEO once known as the "Telecom Cowboy," who was locked up for his role in one of the biggest accounting frauds in US . He also lived on a farm and loved to drive a tractor. his side for the last weeks of his life here on earth. Got a confidential news tip? Ebbers reported to Oakdale Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana, on September 26, 2006, driving himself to the prison in his Mercedes-Benz vehicle. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February8, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Brookhaven, with visitationfrom 4-6 pm. Bernie was born on Aug. 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. He was a great Man. In 1968, Ebbers married Linda Pigott and the couple raised three daughters. Facebook; . His daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne, says in a sworn declaration that her father has dementia. Thankfully, Judge Caproni agreed with us keeping Dad in prison, especially in his unexplained and undiagnosed deteriorated condition, would not bring back anyones investments. Ebbers remained on the prowl, announcing a $129 billion merger with Sprint Corp in October 1999, only to have regulators block that tie-up. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. Bernie Ebbers was a Canadian-born businessman and former CEO of the telecommunications company WorldCom. Amen. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. March 15, 2005, 9:26 AM PST / Source: msnbc.com. Fromproviding tuition and support to studentsto funding mission activities, Bernie made alastingimpact onmany people'slives, often anonymously. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. Jackson's water bond failure: The REST of the story. [5] His family were devout Christians. In addition to asking for any tests as to whether Ebbers was malingering, or faking his memory loss, the judge asked for information on Ebbers' rapid weight loss the former bouncer has reportedly withered to around 160 pounds. He was 78. Hes a good hearted man that needs to be cared for by his family., Bourne said in a recent email sent to close acquaintances that her father is a non-violent first offender who poses no threat to the safety of any person or the community and asked that they email letters of support to U.S. District Court Judge Valerie Caproni, who is considering an early release for Ebbers. Court papers say a Bureau of Prisons official . [48], In July 2001, Ebbers was proposed by George W. Bush as the chair for the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. Bernie never stopped teaching others about the Lord, leading his family, and spreading the love of Christ, no matter his circumstances. The subject line should include: U.S. v. Ebbers, 1:02-cr-01144-VEC. Jan Thurman, director of social services at Kings Daughters Medical Center, sent her letter to Caproni Wednesday. His daughter, in a court filing, said he was "experiencing full-blown dementia.". Bernie was born on August 27, 1941 and [38], On October 11, 2002, WorldCom investors brought a class action civil lawsuit against Ebbers and other defendants, alleging injuries as a result of Ebbers's securities fraud violations. When my sisters and I began our efforts to see our father released from prison, we watched as a 64, 220-pound man continued to lose weight without explanation and his physical and mental condition deteriorated. [9], In 1983, in a coffee shop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, he and 3 other investors formed Long Distance Discount Services, Inc. and in 1985, he was named chief executive officer. [7], When Ebbers was young, the family moved to California and later lived for a while on a mission post on a Navajo Nation Indian reservation in New Mexico before moving back to Canada when Ebbers was a teenager. Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran into the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. 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His daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne, of Madison, is leading the charge for his early release based on reform to Compassionate Release laws, which was included in the First Step Act signed by President Donald Trump last year. CNBC and Portfolio.com in 2013 named Ebbers the fifth-worst American CEO of all time. Ebbers qualifies due to his age, time served and his current medical condition. Ebbers was released from prison in December amid failing health. He will always be remembered by me as a man that stood for what was right all the way to the end. Bernie is preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen Mary and John Tony Ebbers, and grandchildren Baby Easley and Bernie Ellen Gates. Here's what he said, See which bills survived the latest deadline in the Mississippi Leg, How Tolu Smith, students in banana costumes helped Chris Jans, MSU basketball, Calvary Baptist Church will not appeal, Saddleback Church doubles down, When is ALDI opening in Hattiesburg? The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. In July 2019, one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a federal prison medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas. With his former company on the brink, Ebbers reportedly appeared on June 30, 2002, at the Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi, where he attended services and taught Sunday school. Bernard John Ebbers was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta. [14], Between September 2000 and April 2002, the board of directors of Worldcom authorized several loans and loan guarantees to Ebbers so that he would not have to sell his Worldcom shares to meet margin calls as the share price plummeted during the bursting of the dot-com bubble. So So Sad to hear about the death of my long time friend Bernie Ebbers (May His soul Rest In Peace. Thirteen years of incarceration - up to the point of approaching death - is not a slap on the wrist, Caproni wrote last month. Bernie never stopped teaching others about the Lord, leading his family, and spreading the love of Christ, no matter his circumstances. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. In the book, you describe the last time you spoke to CEO Bernie Ebbers in a Manhattan courthouse during a break in his trial. He is survived by Linda Ebbers, daughters Ave Easley (David), Treasure Ebbers Beeson (Dwayne), Joy Ebbers Bourne, Faith . Madison Sheriff Searching for Missing Domino's Emp Bill Crawford: Money Talks in Mississippi Politics. 1:28. Bernie Ebbers was many things to many people, but the greatest role he ever had was being a father to his girls. The Securities Exchange Commission, meanwhile, focused on $400 million that WorldCom personally loaned Ebbers.WorldCom eventually filed for bankruptcy, and its stock price tumbled from $64 per share to a little over $1. In a response filed in court Tuesday, Ebbers attorney Graham Carner said the alleged discrepancies can be explained by factors that have nothing to do with fakery. Im the coach. Court papers say a Bureau of Prisons official . Known as Bernie, the bearded, twice-divorced Ebbers spent nearly two decades transforming a small Mississippi company once known as Long Distance Discount Service into WorldCom through a slew of acquisitions, including the $37 billion takeover of the much larger MCI Communications in 1998. Feb. 3, 2020 3:56 am ET. Jackson Free Press (Jackson, MS Alternative Weekly), Harborwalk Thread (Jackson's Latest Boondoggle), Clarion Ledger (Jackson, MS Gannett Newspaper). Ebbers was released from prison in December amid failing health. James Ebbers, and Stephen Ebbers; and a sister MarionOlthuis. [5], After high school, Ebbers briefly attended the University of Alberta and Calvin College before enrolling at Mississippi College on a basketball scholarship. On July 13, former WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Under Ebbers, WorldCom's $9 billion accounting fraud grew in order to avoid facing its worsening economic reality. Inside the WorldCom Scam: With Stacy Keach, Bernard Ebbers, Alison Heruth-Waterbury, Joseph Medawar. Dispatch From Pelahatchie (Grinch Edition), Domino's Says No Night Service to North Jackson, Clinton Catches Second Burglary Ring Suspect, "We Could Literally Hire 100 Technicians", The Rest of the Story, Part II (Annandale Edition), Justice Department Stands Up for Free Speech. The Ebbers family is especially grateful to have been by. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. He will always be remembered by me as a man that stood for what was right all the way to the end. The World hated him in many ways, But the Love of God shown through him, IN SPITE of all the bad things that he had to endure. After we have had some time to grieve and heal, we intend to use this experience and our voice to advocate for those like Dad who are deserving of compassionate release to their families. I know it won't bring back any of the money lost but at least she will feel . The Ebbers family released a statement thanking Judge Valerie Caproni, as they got to spend Bernie's final days with him: On behalf of the Ebbers family, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Judge Valerie Caproni for her truly compassionate decision to release Dad from . [36][37] Ebbers served in the low-security portion of the complex, which typically houses non-violent offenders and is built like a school dormitory. Bernie began as a coachand took that approach inevery aspect of life. A reporter and a formal federal prosecutor who also . A charismatic businessman who went from Wall Street superstar to untouchable almost overnight, former Worldcom CEO Bernie Ebbers . Castellano said an abdominal ultrasound performed late last month found "no definitively worrisome or sonographically acute findings," but further tests are scheduled next month. My family is asking for our friends to email in support of my fathers release. Leave your feedback. Ebbers health was in decline by the time he sought early release from prison under a federal law allowing some older prisons to obtain freedom sooner. Whom have I in heaven but thee? See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Bernie's life and how he loved people has left an impact on the lives of all who knew him. This initiated a series of investigations and legal proceedings, which focused on Ebbers, WorldCom's former CEO. Ebbers denied he was at fault, saying it was subordinates who had concealed WorldComs skyrocketing costs. By Martin Wolk. He is survived by Linda Ebbers,daughters Ave Easley (David), Treasure Ebbers Beeson (Dwayne), Joy Ebbers Bourne, Faith Ebbers Gates (Michael); grandchildren Nathanael Easley, Rachel Easley,GabryelleEasley; Jordan Beeson Stewart (Jacob), Jonathan Beeson, Juliana Beeson; Truett Bourne. WorldCom's roots stem from a Mississippi telecom company called LDDS where Ebbers was CEO. Caproni, who serves in theSouthern District of New York the same court that had convicted Ebbers in 2005 is soliciting input from investors, former employees and anyone affected by the fall of WorldCom. Ebbers blamed his subordinates but was convicted of fraud and conspiracy. Elizabeth Bourne; Emma Gates, Lillie Gates, Ruth Ellen Gates, Mary Michael Gates; great-grandson Elliott Bernard Stewart;brothers John Ebbers. In 2002, the Mississippi-based company admitted to improperly reporting $3.8 billion in expenses, prompting Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into its . Many of our friendsand many in our familydid too. The chief financial officer was fired. [24][25], Ebbers blamed the accounting scandal on his subordinates. Bernard John Ebbers (August 27, 1941 - February 2, 2020) was a Canadian convicted fraudster, businessman and the co-founder and CEO of WorldCom.Under his management, WorldCom grew rapidly but collapsed in 2002 amid revelations of accounting irregularities, making it at the time one of the largest accounting scandals in the United States. . Ebbers's statement constituted testimony that could not undergo cross-examination and Ebbers was threatened with Contempt of Congress charges, although no charges were filed. He was convicted of securities fraud and other charges for his role in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history in 2005. Jury Deliberations Continue In Trial Of Former WorldCom Chief Bernie Ebbers. Scott [Sullivan] is still in prison, of course. All Rights Reserved. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. NEW YORK -- A former top executive sentenced to 25 years in prison in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history was ordered freed from prison Wednesday for . The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Even Barbara Jones, the federal judge who imposed Ebbers prison sentence, thought early release was appropriate. He was born May 27, 1985, to Chester Lamar Williams and Robbie, The funeral service for William Ronnie Sundown Thomas will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 9th, at Charity Baptist Church, with, A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Barbara Jordan Smith, Monday, February 6, at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. By April 2002, Ebbers had lost substantial support on the board due to these loans. [24], When the allegations of conspiracy and fraud were first brought to light in 2002, Ebbers addressed the congregation and insisted on his innocence. . Ebbers became a businessman, and had amassed a small chain of motels by 1983, when he and other entrepreneurs came up with the idea for LDDS. Bernie Ebbers, WorldCom Chief Jailed for Fraud, Will Leave Prison Early. [15][16][17] In 2003, Ebbers defaulted on the note and Worldcom foreclosed on many of his assets. "The conversations between him and his daughter were very different then [sic] how he presented to this writer during our last encounter on 10/11/19 when he presented to this writer as though he didn't know he was in a prison nor the date and time," the psychologist writes. Former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison, imposing what could be a life sentence on the executive held accountable for WorldCom's historic collapse into . We want to hear from you. American Greed investigates one of the most notorious cases of corporate fraud in US history: the rise and fraud of WorldCom. With good behavior, he is scheduled for release in 2028. Additionally, a number of directors believed Ebbers had not charted a way forward after the Sprint merger collapsed. His health had been rapidly deteriorating before a federal judge granted him a compassionate release from prison in . Bernie Ebbers turned WorldCom into the nation's second largest long distance telecommunications company through a series of rapid acquisitions that left it heavily in the red. Heencouraged and motivated on a personal level to the benefit of everyone. and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. Ebbers has served about 13 years of his 25-year sentence for orchestrating the $11 billion accounting fraud by the defunct telecommunications company. . one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a . [2] In December 2019, Ebbers was released from Federal Medical Center, Fort Worth, due to declining health, having served 13 years of his 25-year sentence, and he died just over a month later. Bernard Ebbers was 78. Kelly arrested for taking pics of Rose Cochran, PERS gets mo' money but funding level falls, Majority black public school districts spend more, waste more, fail more. But it crashed down in 2002 in an $11 billion accounting fraud, where former employees said Ebbers had urged them to inflate WorldComs financial results to make the company more profitable and please Wall Street analysts. He was born in Beauregard,, The funeral service for Mr. Jerry Lavell Barnett will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 3, at Riverwood Family with interment, A memorial for Mr. Mark Glenn Young will be held, 7 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Easthaven Baptist Church.. He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. Lehmans Richard Fuld ranked first. While the emails should be addressed to Wendy.Olsen@usdoj.gov, they should be directed to Honorable Judge Valerie Caproni. I know many of the victims of WorldCom opposed Dads release. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Emails should be sent to Wendy Olsen, the victim/witness coordinator for the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York. Bernard Ebbers, who built WorldCom Inc into a telecommunications giant and was convicted in one of the largest U.S. accounting scandals, died on Sunday, his family said in a statement. As a high-profile member of the congregation, Ebbers regularly taught Sunday school and attended the morning church service with his family. In 2002, the Clinton-based company admitted to improperly reporting $3.8 billion in expenses, prompting the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into its business practices. The real story of WorldCom begins and ends in small-town Mississippi, where in little more than a decade a gym teacher named Bernie Ebbers took a tiny company and turned it into a telecom empire. Feb 3, 2020, 04:16 AM EST. Email Article. A Leopard Can't Change His Spots, Can Jere Nash? Bernard John Ebbers was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta, to John T. and Kathleen Mary (Ellen) Ebbers. NEW YORK - MARCH 7: Carly (L) and Kristie (R) Ebbers, the daughter and wife, respectively, of Bernie Ebbers, former chief executive officer of WorldCom, take a break from federal court March 7, 2005 in New York City. 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The Ebbers family is seeking letters from friends and family on the prisoners behalf. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. In July 2019, one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a federal prison medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The world may hate him but God loves him much more. "No one will find me to have knowingly committed fraud. He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. He is being held at the prison medical center in Fort Worth, Texas. 16 July 2005. We are especially grateful for the team that helped us secure his release, and particularly Graham Carner, our attorney. In July 2019, one of Ebbers' daughters submitted a request that her father receive compassionate release from a federal prison medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas. In turn, he has been rewarded for his success. He was 78. On April 26, Worldcom's board voted unanimously to demand that Ebbers resign, which he formally did on April 30, 2002. My family and I continue to pray for everyone affected by the fall of WorldCom. Bernie Ebbers former CEO of Worldcom leaves Manhattan Federal Court accompanied by his wife Kristie and some of his daughters as the jury plans to. Former WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers seeks early release from prison. One analyst cited in an early profile in the late nineties said Bernie Ebbers was "the telephone equivalent of Bill Gates." . Two months later, WorldCom revealed an accounting shortfall and said it would restate some results. He was born in Temple,, Larry Bryan Barlow, 88, died January 24th at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Jackson. [29] On November 20, 2003, the charges by Oklahoma were dropped, with the right to refile retained, to defer to federal charges. Bernard J. Ebbers leaving federal . Assuming credit for good conduct while incarcerated, Ebbers has an anticipated release date of approximately July 4, 2028. [8] In 1967, he received a Bachelor's degree in physical education, with an academic minor in secondary education, from Mississippi College. Ebbers blamed his subordinates but was convicted of . 0:00. [5][6], Ebbers was born in Edmonton, Alberta, the second of five children of Kathleen and John Ebbers, a traveling salesman. Emails should be brief, citing the reason for writing and relationship to Ebbers. If you are willing to write, please email by Thursday, Nov. 14. The vibrant economy of the late 1990s led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions in industries worldwide. Former WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers is requesting to be released from prison early due to health issues. The New York Times. His faith was overt, and he often started corporate meetings with prayer. His cognitive skills had slid well below the level suggesting dementia. His physical and mental conditions make it where he cannot function or provide self-care in prison, she said. Bernie invested in people's livesandthefingerprintsofhischaritycontinue to enduretodayonmany. (Photo by Angela Jimenez/Getty Images). WorldCom had about $103.8 billion of assets when it filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors in July 2002, making its bankruptcy the largest in U.S. corporate history. Heencouraged and motivated on a personal level to the benefit of everyone. . . [10], In 1996, WorldCom acquired MFS Communications (originally Metropolitan Fiber Systems)[11] and in September 1998, it acquired MCI Communications. August 19, 2005 7:00 AM PT. [3] In 2009, Time named him the 10th most corrupt CEO of all time. Theyalsoloved Brookhaven and its people wherehe had a passion for leading Sunday school. Ebbers was allowed to remain free for another year while his appeal was being considered. Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on Feb. 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven. He is survived by Linda Ebbers, daughters Ave Easley (David), Treasure Ebbers Beeson (Dwayne), Joy Ebbers Bourne, Faith . Bernard 'Bernie' Ebbers, former CEO of WorldCom, center with his wife Kristie, leaves Federal Court in New York, Wednesday, July 13, 2005 after being. A tornado watch was issued Wednesday for a portion of Mississippi. Brookhaven - Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. [28] The indictment charged that he violated securities laws by defrauding investors on multiple occasions between January 2001 and March 2002. JACKSON, Miss. His conviction was upheld in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in July 2006. Bernie Ebbers August 27, 1941 - February 2, 2020. Amen. He was 78 . Ebbers was 78. He reportedly told the congregation that no one would find he had knowingly committed fraud, and assured them that you arent going to church with a crook.. Bernie Ebbers was many things to many people, but the greatest role he ever had was being a father to his girls. Ebbers weight fell to 142 pounds (64 kg) in December 2019 from 200 pounds (91 kg) in July 2018, the court papers show. Today is the deadline for a New York judge to receive letters of support written by those who want to see Bernie Ebbers set free from prison. Soon afterwards, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Family: Thankful for final days before Ebbers death, 5 adults, 3 children injured in three-vehicle crash in Hinds County, Pearl Police arrest man after high speed chase through multiple cities, 3 illegal immigrants captured after escaping ICE vehicle in Mississippi, House amends bill to create Jackson water utility after speaking with third-party manager, American Car Center closes 40 locations, including Jackson, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit. Dad suffers from severe macular degeneration, cardiomyopathy, significant weight loss, anemia and mental deterioration. His personal holdings included:[44], From 1993 through 1995, Ebbers served as chairman of the board of directors of the Competitive Telecommunications Association, where he pleaded with the United States Congress to improve competition with the incumbent telecommunications companies. 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