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October 22, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Rick Singer speaks out in post-prison interview
Rick Singer, the mastermind of the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal discusses his role in the scheme that also sent actresses Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman to prison.
October 22, 2024 at 3:19 PM
October 21, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Mastermind of ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal speaks out after prison release
Rick Singer said he takes “full responsibility” for everything he did after prosecutors said he led a decades-long conspiracy to cheat the college admissions process to help wealthy families.
October 21, 2024 at 1:27 PM
October 21, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Rick Singer, man behind college admissions scandal, is back to advising students
Rick Singer, the man convicted of orchestrating the so-called "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal, has continued to advise students while serving his sentence.
October 21, 2024 at 12:16 PM
1 year ago
Actress Felicity Huffman breaks her silence on college admissions scandal
Huffman was fined and served 11 days in prison after paying a bribe to have her daughter get into college.
1 year ago
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Felicity Huffman speaks on college admissions scandal
The Emmy award-winning actress speaks on her involvement, which resulted in her pleading guilty to numerous charges resulting in jail time and fines.
1 year ago
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Felicity Huffman addresses college admissions cheating scandal
The actress sat down with KABC’s Marc Brown to explain for the first time why she paid a $15,000 bribe to a proctor to correct wrong answers on her daughter’s SAT test.
1 year ago
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Felicity Huffman reflects on guilt from college admission scandal
Felicity Huffman spoke to Los Angeles ABC station KABC in an exclusive interview about her role in the college admission scandal.
1 year ago
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Felicity Huffman speaks out on college admissions scandal
The actress says she was motivated to provide her daughter “a chance at a future.” ABC News’ Andrea Fujii has more.
1 year ago
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Former Staples exec sentenced in Varsity Blues scheme, marking end of years-long case
Former Staples executive John Wilson was sentenced on Friday to one year of probation for his role in the college admissions cheating scheme known as Varsity Blues.
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2 years ago
‘Varsity Blues’ mastermind Rick Singer sentenced in college admissions scheme
The 62-year-old was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his role in the scandal that involved wealthy parents and celebrities bribing their children’s way into top universities.
2 years ago
2 years ago
'Varsity Blues' mastermind Rick Singer sentenced to 42 months in prison
William "Rick" Singer's sentencing will all but mark the end of "Operation Varsity Blues."
2 years ago
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Rick Singer, mastermind behind 'Varsity Blues', to be sentenced
ABC News legal contributor and host at the Law and Crime Network Brian Buckmire breaks down what to expect from the sentencing of ‘Varsity Blues’ college cheating scandal mastermind Rick Singer.
2 years ago
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‘Operation Varsity Blues’ mastermind set to be sentenced
Rick Singer, the ringleader in the college admissions cheating scandal, is expected to be sentenced by a federal judge on Wednesday.
2 years ago
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'Varsity Blues' mastermind Rick Singer pleads for lower sentence
Federal prosecutors said in a sentencing memorandum that the mastermind of the nationwide college admissions cheating scandal deserves six years in prison.
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'Full House' alum Lori Loughlin books 1st movie since prison stint
"Full House" alum Lori Loughlin booked a role in the TV movie "Fall Into Winter," her first film role since her prison stint for the college admissions scandal.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Coach speaks out in exclusive interview on Varsity Blues scandal
Michael Center, former University of Texas at Austin tennis coach, served six months in prison for his involvement in the admissions scandal.
3 years ago
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Lori Loughlin appears in teaser for her 1st acting project since prison sentence
A teaser of Lori Loughlin's return to TV following her release from prison last December is here.
3 years ago
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Parents found guilty in college admissions scandal
Two wealthy fathers, John Wilson and Gamal Abdelaziz, were found guilty on all charges for paying bribes to secure prestigious college spots for their kids under false pretenses.
3 years ago
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1st trial in the ‘Varsity Blues’ admission scandal returns guilty verdicts
Prosecutors say the scheme took hundreds of thousands of dollars from parents, on the promise of labeling students as recruited athletes for preferential admissions treatment.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Jury set to deliberate in 1st ‘Varsity Blues’ trial
Former Staples and Gap executive John Wilson and former casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz have pleaded not guilty to fraud and bribery-conspiracy charges.
3 years ago
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Lori Loughlin to make TV return 1 year after leaving prison
Lori Loughlin, who was involved in what police dubbed the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal, is making her return to TV.
3 years ago
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Former Stanford sailing coach in Varsity Blues scandal shares his story in new book
John Vandermore lets readers into his side of the college admissions scandal in his book, "Rigged Justice."
3 years ago
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Tennis coach to plead guilty in college admissions scheme
Rhode Island tennis legend Gordon Ernst has agreed to plead guilty in connection with his role in the college admissions cheating scheme.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Trial begins for parents in alleged college admissions bribery scandal
Two parents are accused of paying bribes to get their children into the University of Southern California.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Lori Loughlin's husband released early from prison
Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli was released from federal prison early after serving time for his role in the college admissions scandal.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Designer Mossimo Giannulli, husband to Lori Loughlin, released from prison
Lori Loughlin’s husband will serve out the rest of his term in home confinement for his part in the college admissions scandal after he was originally sentenced to five months in jail.
4 years ago
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Former UCLA soccer coach sentenced in college admissions scandal
"I made foolish decisions from a place of desperation."
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1st defendant in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal speaks out in new documentary
The new Netflix documentary, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal,” explores the crime that rocked the nation.
4 years ago
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Lori Loughlin's husband's request for early prison release denied
A judge rejected Mossimo Giannulli's motion to serve the rest of his prison term from home after spending nearly half of his five month sentence in solitary confinement because of COVID-19 protocols.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Olivia Jade returns back to YouTube after a yearlong hiatus
Beauty influencer and daughter of Lori Loughlin, Olivia Jade delivers a statement before revealing her new vlog video.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Olivia Jade returns to YouTube after year-long hiatus: 'I can't change the past'
Olivia Jade Giannulli has returned to YouTube after a hiatus of more than a year following parents' involvement in the college admissions scandal.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lori Loughlin’s husband out of solitary confinement, pleads for early release
Mossimo Giannulli’s lawyers are asking for him to be released from prison and sent to house arrest after spending nearly half of his 5-month sentence in isolation due to COVID-19 protocols.
4 years ago
4 years ago
New details of Lori Loughlin's release from prison, reunion with family
The actress, who served nearly two months in federal prison for pleading guilty in the college admissions scandal, reunited with her two daughters just after Christmas.
4 years ago
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Lori Loughlin reportedly eyes comeback just days after being released from prison
The actress is home after serving prison time for the college admissions scandal but may also be looking to get back in front of the camera.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lori Loughlin released from prison after 2-month sentence
The actress was allegedly seen covering her face during her release from a California prison. Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty in the Varsity Blues scandal.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lori Loughlin released from prison
The actress, who was sentenced to two months for pleading guilty in the college admissions scandal, is set to be released from the Federal Correction Institute in Dublin, California.
4 years ago
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Lori Loughlin released from prison after nearly 2 months
The actress was punished for her role in the so-called "Varsity Blues" scandal.
4 years ago
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Lori Loughlin getting out of prison in time for New Year’s Eve
The actress expected to be released from prison after serving time in college admissions scandal.
4 years ago
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Mossimo Giannulli in solitary confinement, son says
The husband of Lori Loughlin, who was also implicated in the college admissions scandal, has been in solitary confinement since arriving in prison one month ago, according to his son.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lori Loughlin’s daughter breaks silence on college admissions fraud
Loughlin and Mossimo Giannuli’s daughter Olivia Jade spoke about the scheme that fraudulently got the now 21-year-old influencer recruited for the University of Southern California’s crew team.
4 years ago
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Fallout after Lori Loughlin's daughter speaks out
In an interview with "Red Table Talk," Olivia Jade Giannulli, 21, discussed her family's "big mistake" and role in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lori Loughlin's daughter breaks her silence on the college admissions scandal
Olivia Jade Giannulli reflects on her parents' arrest.
4 years ago
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Lori Loughlin's daughter breaks silence on 'Red Table Talk'
Olivia Jade shares her side of the story with Jada Pinkett Smith about her parents involvement in the college admissions scandal for the first time since they pleaded guilty.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Felicity Huffman lands 1st acting role since college admissions scandal
The actress, who served 11 days in jail after pleading guilty in the Varsity Blues scandal, will star in an ABC comedy as the unlikely owner of a minor league baseball team.
4 years ago
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What Lori Loughlin's husband can expect from time in prison
The fashion designer reported to prison in California on Thursday.
4 years ago
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Lori Loughlin’s husband to report to prison for 5 month sentence
Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, 57, was sentenced to five months and ordered to pay $250,000 after he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit fraud in the college admissions scandal.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Harvard fencing coach arrested over admissions cheating scandal
Former Harvard fencing coach, Peter Brand, and Maryland businessman, Jie Zhao, were arrested and charged with conspiracy in a college admissions scandal separate from "Varsity Blues."
4 years ago
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Lori Loughlin could be released from prison in time for Christmas
Due to prison protocol, Lori Loughlin could be out in time to celebrate Christmas.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lori Loughlin could be released from prison in time for Christmas
The actress could be released early from her two month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, thanks to a policy on weekend release dates.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lori Loughlin begins 2-month prison sentence
The actress began her sentence for her role in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal and “GMA” has details on what her life behind bars will look like.
4 years ago