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Parents convicted in college scam remain free during appeal
Two men convicted of buying their kids’ way into school as part of the college admissions bribery scheme can stay out of prison while they appeal their cases
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2 wealthy parents appeal convictions in college bribery case
Two wealthy parents who were sentenced to prison in the college admissions cheating scandal have appealed their convictions
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Parents get 8 weeks in prison for college bribery scandal
A California couple has been sentenced to eight weeks in prison after pleading guilty to paying $25,000 to cheat on their son’s college admissions test
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Test taker gets prison; coach convicted in admissions scam
He admitted to secretly taking the ACT and SAT in place of students.
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Trial opens for ex-USC coach in college bribery scandal
A former water polo coach at the University of Southern California is on trial for his alleged role in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal
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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.
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Varsity Truce: Last parent in college bribery scandal pleads
Prosecutors say the owner of a warehousing company for the shipping industry who paid $75,000 to have someone correct his son’s answers on a college entrance exam has agreed to plead guilty in the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal
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Ex-media CEO sentenced to prison in college admissions scam
A former media company CEO who authorities say paid more than $500,000 to get her two children into elite universities has been sentenced to prison time
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California parent gets 6 weeks prison in admissions scandal
A California parent has been sentenced to six weeks in prison and 250 hours of community service in connection with the sweeping college admissions scandal
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1st trial in college admissions bribe scheme to head to jury
The first trial in the sweeping college admissions bribery scandal will soon be in the hands of the jury
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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.
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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."
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Tennis coach agrees to plead guilty in Varsity Blues 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.
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Ex-Georgetown tennis coach to plead guilty in college scam
A former Georgetown University tennis coach accused of accepting more than $2 million in bribes to help kids get into the school will plead guilty in the sweeping college admissions scandal
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1st trial in college admissions scandal gets underway
The first trial in the college admissions bribery scandal is underway with defense attorneys seeking to portray the two parents accused of buying their kids way into school as victims of con man who believed their payments were legitimate donations
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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.
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'Varsity Blues' trial promises fresh insights in old scandal
The first trial of “Operation Varsity Blues” will begin this week with the potential to shed light on investigators’ tactics and brighten the spotlight on a college admissions process many complain favors the rich
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1 year ago
Former investment executive gets 3 months in college scam
A former private equity executive who cofounded an investment fund with U2′s Bono has been sentenced to three months in prison for his role in the college admissions bribery scheme
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ex-investment executive to plead guilty in admissions scam
He cofounded an investment firm with U2′s Bono.
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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.
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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.
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Olivia Jade returns to YouTube after hiatus of more than a year: '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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2 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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli breaks her silence on the college admissions scandal
Olivia Jade Giannulli reflects on her parents' arrest.
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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.
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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.
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Lori Loughlin's husband, Mossimo Giannulli, reports to prison; what he can expect
The fashion designer reported to prison in California on Thursday.
2 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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lori Loughlin reports to prison
Lori Loughlin is serving time for her part in the college admissions scandal.
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