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11 Disgraced CEOs: The Hall Of Shame

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Jon Corzine, former CEO of MF Global, testifies before the House Agriculture Committee about the bankruptcy of MF Global on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, December 8, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
Jon Corzine, former CEO of MF Global, testifies before the House Agriculture Committee about the bankruptcy of MF Global on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, December 8, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

The bigger they are, the harder they fall, especially when "they" are corporate chieftains raking in millions every year.

What's that? You need examples? Let's take a look at former Peregrine CEO Russell Wasendorf, who just last week was sentenced to 50 years in prison after admitting to stealing more than $100 million from his customers. Wasendorf is but one of many famously disgraced CEOs. Check out some of the worst tales below:

Russell Wasendorf, former CEO of Peregrine Financial Group

Hall Of Shame: 11 Disgraced CEOs

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