Why Wall Street could go to jail

Corporate officers were making reassuring statements about financial prospects just days before Armageddon hit their companies -- and investors' portfolios. Here's some prominent cases.

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Wall Street: It's payback time
Wall Street: It's payback time
An angry mob of investors and taxpayers is assembling, and they want to see some executives' heads on pikes. The question for the courts will be, Who was just foolish with our money - and who was lying, cheating, and stealing? More
Three days that shook the world
Three days that shook the world
Exactly three months ago, the collapse of Lehman triggered a global financial panic. Fortune examines what happened in the 72 hours when the world's most powerful bankers met to try to save Lehman and wound up changing the face of Wall Street forever. More
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Women of power
Women of power
Shot during the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, these portraits showcase some of the world's most influential leaders. Photographs by Robyn Twomey. More
6 green cooks
6 green cooks
These culinary powerhouses use sustainable, locally grown produce to bring their dishes to the next level. Meet a half dozen under 40, chosen by the Mother Nature Network. More
Blue-Ribbon Companies
Blue-Ribbon Companies
Which companies were on the most Fortune lists - including the FORTUNE 500, Fastest-Growing and Best Companies to Work For - this year? Here are the top firms. More
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