Former Worldcom CEO Bernie Ebbers dies at 78

A former telecommunications executive convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history died just over a month after his early release from prison. Bernard Ebbers was 78. CNBC's David Faber reports.



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[phyllisgarnett]

This man destroyed our family. Hasn't been the same since.

[benderbendingrofriguez]

weird fact: He was born in Edmonton, Alberta.

[LindsayDunia]

In short, Mr.Greedy died. If you see Bill McGowan I hope he's kicking your ass.

[RavingFan]

he caused hardship n mental anguish for 10s of 1ks

[fastrelief]

Totally exaggerated sentence in my opinion. In some EU countries you don't actually get 25 years for killing a person!

[bartakin]

RIP...CONDOLENCES...HE MAY HAVE FOUND JESUS..