NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Computer programmer Jerome O'Hara (L) and his attorney Gordon Mehler leave the federal court building in Manhattan after making bail in connection with the Bernard Madoff ponzi scheme on November 13, 2009 in New York City. According to published reports, O'Hara and fellow programmer, George Perez, were charged with conspiracy and falsifying books and records for Madoff and could face up to $5 million in fines and 30 years in prison. Getty Images logo Getty Images 27 months ago

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Computer programmer Jerome O'Hara (L) and his attorney Gordon Mehler leave the federal court building in Manhattan after making bail in connection with the Bernard Madoff ponzi scheme on November 13, 2009 in New York City. According to published reports, O'Hara and fellow programmer, George Perez, were charged with conspiracy and falsifying books and records for Madoff and could face up to $5 million in fines and 30 years in prison.

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