Madoff Kin Want to Drop Infamous Name

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One of Bernard Madoff's daughters-in-law says she and her children shouldn't have to bear the burden of his name.

Stephanie Madoff filed court papers in Manhattan on Wednesday asking to change her last name to Morgan. She made the same request for her two children.

She's married to the jailed financier's son, Mark. She says her family has gotten threats, and she wants to drop the Madoff name to avoid "additional humiliation" and harassment. Her lawyer declined to comment.

Mark Madoff says in court papers he doesn't object.

Bernard Madoff is serving a 150-year prison sentence after admitting he cheated investors out of billions of dollars through an investment Ponzi scheme. His lawyer didn't immediately return a call Wednesday.

[confused2byu]

So when the Madoff name was associated with wealth and prestige it was good enough for her. But now that is associated with fraud and disgrace she wants nothing to do with it. As long as she is associated with her husband,who is not changing his name, and his ill-gotten money she will always get threats and harassment. There are many people with the fine last name of Madoff who are not guilty by association.

[usadvisor101]

his scuzball sons have stashed cash all over the place. when are they going to prison for 150 years too. these snakes set the stage for the future,you know damn well they did. I wonder how much her and her relatives have gotten like usual. feel sorry for the kids, but she can E S A D.

[borg99]

They could change it from Madoff to Madeoffwitdacash. Or Madeofmoney.

[IndepTex20]

Disgraced Financier's Daughter-in-Law Asks Court to Change Her Name, Her Children's Names to Avoid "Additional Humiliation"

Maybe she should wait till she divorces his son............after he's convicted of fraud and conspiracy like his dad. They were all in it..................

[mtcolquitt]

Guilt by association. I'm sure this family reaped the benefits of the Senior Madoff crook. Shake them down as well.