Jeffrey Skilling, 64, was sentenced to 24 years in prison in 2006 for his role in the collapse of the shuttered Houston energy company. He was also fined $45 million.
On May 25, 2006, a jury found Skilling guilty on one count of conspiracy, one count of insider trading, five counts of making false statements to auditors, and 12 counts of securities fraud.
ORIGINAL REPORT: Skilling released from prison
Ex-Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling released from prison
He was found not guilty on nine counts of insider trading.
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Skilling's sentence was reduced in 2013 to 14 years.
The collapse of Enron put more than 5,000 people out of work, wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions, and rendered $60 billion in Enron stock worthless.
LOOKING BACK: Remembering the collapse of Enron
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Remembering the collapse of Enron
VIDEO: Jessica Willey reports on Enron filing bankruptcy.
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