Bernie never stopped teaching others about the Lord, leading his family, and spreading the love of Christ, no matter his circumstances. The former Brookhaven billionaire and WorldCom chief executive officer was convicted in 2005 on nine counts of conspiracy, securities fraud and making false regulatory filings after he was accused of orchestrating an $11 billion accounting fraud to try to cover it up, according to a Time article that named him last in a Top 10 Crooked CEOs list. Bernard John Ebbers (August 27, 1941 February 2, 2020) was a Canadian convicted fraudster, businessman and the co-founder and CEO of WorldCom. Federal prosecutors say 78-year-old former WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers may not be in as bad physical shape as indicated in court filings seeking his early release from prison due to health concerns. He will always be remembered by me as a man that stood for what was right all the way to the end. Bernie's life and how he loved people has left an impact on the lives of all who knew him. I know many of the victims of WorldCom opposed Dads release. Caproni, a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, had given the government until Monday to supply the additional medical data, most of which were filed under seal. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. Fromproviding tuition and support to studentsto funding mission activities, Bernie made alastingimpact onmany people'slives, often anonymously. He was a great Man. 1:28. With great sadness, but still with gratitude, we announce that Dad died surrounded by his family on February 2, 2020. According to court papers, Ebbers had become legally blind, had fallen several times, was easily disoriented, and needed help to walk, eat and groom himself. [5][6], Ebbers was born in Edmonton, Alberta, the second of five children of Kathleen and John Ebbers, a traveling salesman. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Ebbers was convicted by a Manhattan jury in March 2005 for orchestrating the fraud, and was found guilty of securities fraud, conspiracy and other crimes. And churches were built black and white because of his financial support, she said. A jury finished its second day of deliberations in . . By April 2002, Ebbers had lost substantial support on the board due to these loans. Bernie Ebbers' early release from prison should be noted by corporate boards not simply as a generous and empathic exercise of judicial discretion. Ebbers weight fell to 142 pounds (64 kg) in December 2019 from 200 pounds (91 kg) in July 2018, the court papers show. Jackson's water bond failure: The REST of the story. Bernie is preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen Mary and John Tony Ebbers . Buddy Hamilton, Jr. will be 2:30 p.m., Monday, February 20, at Riverwood Family, with interment, The funeral service for Sandra Gay Allen Stewart will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, at Riverwood Family, with interment, Services for Mrs. Jan Ratcliff of Brookhaven will be held 11:00 am, Monday, February 20, 2023, at Riverwood Family with, Services for Mr. Robert James Lang are 11:00 am, Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Bethel Baptist Church. Sid Salter: Mississippi Coming Full Circle on Unwi New Skilled Pediatric Nursing Facility Coming to UMMC, Presenting the Mississippi State Capitol (Video). Bernie never stopped teaching others about the Lord, leading his family, and spreading the love of Christ, no matter his circumstances. Do you have more to say to him, or to anyone else convicted in the scandal? [4], Dubbed the "Telecom Cowboy," Ebbers often wore boots and blue jeans instead of the typical corporate uniform of a suit and tie. 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. Ebbers, 78, is locked up in a federal medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and has served more than half of a 25-year sentence. Bernard "Bernie" J. EbbersBrookhaven - Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. Brookhaven - Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. Bernard "Bernie"J. Ebbersran into the arms of Jesuson February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. CNBC and Portfolio.com in 2013 named Ebbers the fifth-worst American CEO of all time. In 2013, Portfolio.com and CNBC named Ebbers as the 5th-worst CEO in American history. 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[email protected], they should be directed to Honorable Judge Valerie Caproni. His daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne, says in a sworn declaration that her father has dementia. Bernie Ebbers was many things to many people, but the greatest role he ever had was being a father to his girls. He was 78. His conviction was upheld in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in July 2006. Their eldest son, Mark . Bernie Ebbers spent his last night of freedom doing what he loved best - making deals, in this case with titan George Soros, who bought one the biggest . Ebbers blamed his subordinates but was convicted of . Bernie is preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen Mary and John Tony Ebbers, and grandchildren Baby Easley and Bernie Ellen Gates. By Martin Wolk. The company acquired over 60 telecommunications firms and in 1995, it changed its name to WorldCom. Period. The world may hate him but God loves him much more. Even Barbara Jones, the federal judge who imposed Ebbers prison sentence, thought early release was appropriate. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Bernie invested in people's livesandthefingerprintsofhischaritycontinue to enduretodayonmany. A tornado watch was issued Wednesday for a portion of Mississippi. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. WorldCom's roots stem from a Mississippi telecom company called LDDS where Ebbers was CEO. 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 was born on August 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. On July 13, former WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Bernie invested in people's lives and the fingerprints of his charity continue to endure today on many. Dad ran in to the arms of Jesus tonight, surrounded by his loving family, and not chained to a hospital bed without anyone he knew in the room. Im not an engineer by training; Im not an accountant by training - all those types of specialized skills, he told the New York Times in 1998, which interviewed him on his 130-foot yacht, Countach. Jan Thurman, director of social services at Kings Daughters Medical Center, sent her letter to Caproni Wednesday. Ebbers was convicted in New York in 2005 on securities fraud and other charges and received a 25-year sentence. [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. [49], While CEO of WorldCom, he was a member of the Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi. 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. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. He wound up accepting a basketball . Bernie was born on August 27, 1941 and was 78 years old at . Caproni, who serves in the, Mississippis Mayo Lab working to combat student mental health crisis, It isnt a leap year, but $272,000 lottery win had Mississippi ticket holder jumping for joy on last day of February, Three inmates slip out of handcuffs at Mississippi truck stop, back in custody after overnight manhunt, Drug round nets six arrests for Mississippi narcotics agents Friday. He was ousted in April 2002 amid unhappiness over more than $400 million he reportedly owed. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Casa de FE via Hope Extended. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. . He and Linda loved basketball and raising their daughters. 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. Many stockholders and employees lost their investments in the fall of WorldCom. Bernard "Bernie" Ebbers was sent to prison in 2006 after being found guilty of one of the biggest financial frauds of the 20th century. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. The vibrant economy of the late 1990s led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions in industries worldwide. [24], When the allegations of conspiracy and fraud were first brought to light in 2002, Ebbers addressed the congregation and insisted on his innocence. Madison Sheriff Searching for Missing Domino's Emp Bill Crawford: Money Talks in Mississippi Politics. Bernard John Ebbers was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta. Bernard Ebbers was 78. Friends and family areencouraged to dress"Bernie casual.". Soon afterwards, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran into the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven, Miss. He was born to John T. and Kathleen Mary Ebbers. Theyalsoloved Brookhaven and its people wherehe had a passion for leading Sunday school. On September 5, 2019, Ebbers filed a motion with the . Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. 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. RIP dear friend B E. Bernie Ebbers was a Man that i will always remember as a person that God could use in ways that only He was equipped to handle. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941 and was 78 years old at the time of this death. 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. Bernie's life and how he loved people has left an impact on the lives of all who knew him. [42][43], At his peak in early 1999, Ebbers was worth an estimated $1.4 billion and listed as 174th on the Forbes 400. [26], In response to a subpoena, Ebbers appeared before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services on July 8, 2002. "In the calls, he was alert, aware and oriented to person, place, time and situation," the psychologist is quoted as saying, adding that Ebbers was asking about his daughter's efforts to get him out of prison. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. "[9][50], Last edited on 10 February 2023, at 07:02, Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Worth, U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, "WorldCom's Bernard Ebbers Wins Early Release From Prison", "Ebbers Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for $11 Billion Fraud", "Portfolio's Worst American CEOs of All Time", "Ex-WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers, 'telecom cowboy' sentenced to 25 years in accounting fraud, dies at 78", "Bernie Ebbers, a 19th century-style tech tycoon? Ebbers died at his home in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on February 2, 2020, at the age of 78, just over a month after being released from prison due to health issues. Ebbers denied he was at fault, saying it was subordinates who had concealed WorldComs skyrocketing costs. Former Worldcom CEO Bernie Ebbers dies at 78. Rest in Peace, your rewards are yours for Eternity!!! These are Ave Titis Easley, Faith Ann Ebbers, Treasure Ebbers Beeson, and Joy Ebbers Bourne. Ebbers remained on the prowl, announcing a $129 billion merger with Sprint Corp in October 1999, only to have regulators block that tie-up. Jackson Free Press (Jackson, MS Alternative Weekly), Harborwalk Thread (Jackson's Latest Boondoggle), Clarion Ledger (Jackson, MS Gannett Newspaper). Bernie Ebbers, ex-CEO convicted in WorldCom scandal, dies. So So Sad to hear about the death of my long time friend Bernie Ebbers (May His soul Rest In Peace. Ebbers filed for divorce in July 1997 and married his second wife, Kristie Webb, in the spring of 1999. Bernard John Ebbers was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta, to John T. and Kathleen Mary (Ellen) Ebbers. The Canadian-born former telecommunications executive died Sunday in Brookhaven, Miss., surrounded by his family, according to a family statement. Bernard "Bernie" J. Ebbers ran in to the arms of Jesus on Feb. 2, 2020, surrounded by his family in Brookhaven. JACKSON, Miss. Court papers say a Bureau of Prisons official . He was released from the custody of the Bureau of Prisons on December 21, 2019. James Ebbers, and Stephen Ebbers; and a sister MarionOlthuis. He will always be remembered by me as a man that stood for what was right all the way to the end. We ask that the familys privacy be respected at this time, and we covet your prayers. Ebbers health had been rapidly deteriorating before a federal judge granted him a compassionate release from prison in December, after he had served a little over 13 years of a 25-year sentence. Ebbers was in the middle of a 25-year federal sentence when his daughters began to . In 1968, Ebbers married Linda Pigott and the couple raised three daughters. 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. It is imperative she hear from people who know my father, Bourne said. "Objective medical findings show that his age and medical condition qualify as extraordinary and compelling reasons for compassionate release," Carner wrote. His lawyers claimed that he was, by the time of his death, legally blind and suffering from dementia, anemia and significant weight loss. [28] The indictment charged that he violated securities laws by defrauding investors on multiple occasions between January 2001 and March 2002. I love Bernie Ebbers. We could get no answers from the medical staff. Former CEO, Bernie Ebbers, 63, was convicted of orchestrating this US$11 billion accounting fraud and was sentenced to 25 years in prison on July 13, 2005. My job is to bring people in who do have those specific skills and then rely on them. 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. Bernie was born on August 27, 1941, and was 78 years old at the time of this death. The New York Times. Ebbers' daughter Joy has sworn in a declaration that her . He was 78 . Ebbers taught her Sunday school class at First Baptist Church Brookhaven. Bourne asked that letter writers not complain about the trial or the sentence, but focus only on bringing him home because of his age and poor health. Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Additional Reporting by Mekhla Raina in Bengaluru; Editing by Kim Coghill and Jonathan Oatis. 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. Two months later, WorldCom revealed an accounting shortfall and said it would restate some results. There's been some fascinating detail pouring out of a New York courthouse during the trial of Bernie Ebbers, the former CEO of WorldCom Inc. Ebbers, of course, is on trial for charges of . [3] In 2009, Time named him the 10th most corrupt CEO of all time. Over the last eight to 10 months, his health has been rapidly declining, resulting in his recent relocation to a medical hospital unit. 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. [29] On November 20, 2003, the charges by Oklahoma were dropped, with the right to refile retained, to defer to federal charges. He was surrounded by family when he died, according to the statement provided by his daughter, Joy Ebbers Bourne. Ebbers had been in prison since 2006, serving a 25 year sentence. "It is commonly known that people suffering from dementia (which can have many forms) can experience symptom fluctuation (i.e., 'good days and bad days')," Carner wrote. Ebbers was allowed to remain free for another year while his appeal was being considered. Feb 3, 2020, 04:16 AM EST. [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. In turn, he has been rewarded for his success. Jackson State football player Kaseem Vauls stable after cardiac event, Deion Sanders wants Colorado band to adopt HBCU, Sonic Boom flavor, Obama chose Jackson as one of 3 cities to launch new program, MHSAA basketball: Germantown vs. Harrison Central in photos, Hunter Elliott injury: Mike Bianco gives latest on Ole Miss baseball ace, Texas signee Madison Booker leads Germantown to state final, Ole Miss baseball salvages split with Louisiana Tech thanks to rain rule, MS authorities investigating inmate's death in Yazoo County jail, Super Bowl champion Willie Gay Jr. returned to Sturgis. 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. According to a 2009 Time article, Ebbers turned WorldCom into the nations second-largest long distance telecommunications company through a series of rapid acquisitions that left it heavily in the red. Feb. 3, 2020 3:56 am ET. We will always be grateful for that. his side for the last weeks of his life here on earth. The chief financial officer was fired. Ebbers qualifies due to his age, time served and his current medical condition. Heencouraged and motivated on a personal level to the benefit of everyone. [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. Transcript. If you are willing to write, please email by Thursday, Nov. 14. However, the BOP had no diagnosis or treatment plan in place. Theyalsoloved Brookhaven and its people wherehe had a passion for leading Sunday school. Im not the point guard who shoots the ball.. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Ex-WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison for his role in orchestrating the biggest corporate fraud in the nation's history . His cognitive skills had slid well below the level suggesting dementia. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. But he maintained ignorance of details. Scott [Sullivan] is still in prison, of course. On April 26, Worldcom's board voted unanimously to demand that Ebbers resign, which he formally did on April 30, 2002. [24][31] On May 25, 2004, federal prosecutors increased the list of charges to 9 felonies: 1 count each of conspiracy and securities fraud, and 7 counts of filing false statements with securities regulators. This initiated a series of investigations and legal proceedings, which focused on Ebbers, WorldCom's former CEO. He was 78. Bernard J. Ebbers leaving federal . 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. Bernie Ebbers was a Canadian-born businessman and former CEO of the telecommunications company WorldCom. James Ebbers, and Stephen Ebbers; and a sister MarionOlthuis. A Leopard Can't Change His Spots, Can Jere Nash? His family moved to California during the 1940s. Bernie Ebbers was many things to many people, but the greatest role he ever had was being a father to his girls. The case of Bernie Ebbers has shed further light on the increasingly criminal character of the practices of corporate America, which finds its concentrated political expression in the Bush . Ponzi scheme king Bernie Madoff, who bilked investors out of billions, seeks medical release from prison . The world may hate him but God loves him much more. Elizabeth Bourne; Emma Gates, Lillie Gates, Ruth Ellen Gates, Mary Michael Gates; great-grandson Elliott Bernard Stewart;brothers John Ebbers. Bernie Ebbers, convicted WorldCom ex. Leave your feedback. One analyst cited in an early profilein the late nineties said Bernie Ebbers was "the telephone equivalent of Bill Gates." . That title is now held by Lehman Brothers bankruptcy in 2008. 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. Cambodian Child Comes to UMMC for Surgery. An injury before his senior season prevented him from playing his final year and he was instead assigned to coach the junior varsity team. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. 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. Collect, curate and comment on your files. 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 . We've narrowed down a timeframe, Medical marijuana in Mississippi is new and growing like a weed, Kermit Davis was SEC's top in-game coach for Ole Miss, peer says, Picayune upsets Provine 60-49 to advance to state title basketball game, MHSAA 5A boys Provine v. Picayune: Our best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Ebbers was released from prison in December amid failing health. Bernard Ebbers 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. Bernie is preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen Mary and John Tony Ebbers, and grandchildren Baby Easley and Bernie Ellen Gates. Bernie began as a coachand took that approach inevery aspect of life. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. 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. 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. [18], On June 25, 2002, WorldCom admitted to nearly $3.9 billion in accounting misstatements and on July 22, 2002, it filed for bankruptcy. All rights reserved. Whom have I in heaven but thee? 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