Madden regrets his dishonest shortcuts but does not regret his prison sentence
Steve Madden · Steve Madden: Steve Madden · Jul 16, 2018 · at 31:37
Shoe designer Steve Madden discusses his 31-month federal prison sentence following his conviction for securities fraud and stock manipulation with Stratton Oakmont.
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“I regret some of my choices you know, shortcuts that I took, or, you know, thinking that money was the most important thing. I regret decisions like that. But I don't regret a day in prison. It was an amazing experience.”
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