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Judge allows Madoff to remain free on bail



    (Reuters) - A U.S. magistrate judge on Monday, has allowed Bernard Madoff to remain free on bail.

    Highlights:

    * U.S. magistrate judge demands madoff inventory of all portable valuable items

    * The court finds that "the government has failed to meet its burden" as to

    Madoff flight risk or danger to the community

    * Judge says all outgoing Madoff mail will be checked to ensure no property

    transferred