College Admissions Scandal

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Nov 19, 1:16 PM ET
Judge has blunt response to guilty parents in college admissions scandal
Court documents revealed a federal judge said other guilty persons in the college admissions scandal "need to pay a substantial and conspicuous price for such unconscionable conduct."
Nov 19, 1:16 PM ET
Nov 17, 2:22 PM ET
Lori Loughlin concerned after parent sentenced pleads guilty
New developments in the "Varsity Blues" case gives longest sentence to a parent who plead guilty.
Nov 17, 2:22 PM ET
Nov 14, 1:02 PM ET
USC parent sentenced to 6 months in prison for college admissions scandal
Toby Macfarlane received the longest prison term to date in the Varsity Blues scandal after he admitted to paying $450K in bribes to get two of his kids into USC.
Nov 14, 1:02 PM ET
Nov 14, 12:20 AM ET
Former California school administrator pleads guilty in college admission scandal
Igor Dvorskiy, a former Southern California private school director has agreed to plea guilty in cooperation with the government for his role in the college scandal.
Nov 14, 12:20 AM ET
Nov 2, 9:18 AM ET
Lori Loughlin pleads not guilty to new federal charge
The actress and her husband are facing several charges tied to the college admissions scam, and each could face 20 years in prison if convicted.
Nov 2, 9:18 AM ET
Nov 1, 4:45 PM ET
Lori Loughlin says she's not guilty of new charge in Varsity Blues case
Lori Loughlin pleaded not guilty to new charges in the Varsity Blues college admission case.
Nov 1, 4:45 PM ET
Oct 31, 3:14 PM ET
Lori Loughlin's family described as 'in chaos' in new report
Plus, Loughlin’s "Fuller House" co-star Bob Saget described his continued support of Loughlin to Fox News, saying, "I don’t cut people out."
Oct 31, 3:14 PM ET
Oct 30, 9:44 PM ET
Former surfing executive gets 2 months in prison
A former California business executive has been sentenced to two months in prison for paying $250,000 to get his son into the University of Southern California as a fake volleyball recruit
Oct 30, 9:44 PM ET
Oct 26, 1:14 AM ET
Actress Felicity Huffman serves 11 days of 14-day sentence
The low-security California facility said the early exit was standard procedure for prisoners set to be released on a weekend.
Oct 26, 1:14 AM ET
Oct 25, 6:34 PM ET
Felicity Huffman released from prison
She served 11 days of an initial 14-day sentence.
Oct 25, 6:34 PM ET
Oct 25, 6:19 PM ET
Felicity Huffman released from prison after stint for college admissions scandal
Actress Felicity Huffman was released from prison Friday after serving time for her involvement in the college admissions scandal.
Oct 25, 6:19 PM ET
Oct 24, 12:07 PM ET
Celebrity author sentenced to jail in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal
“A Modern Girls Guide to Motherhood” author Jane Buckingham was sentenced to three weeks in jail, a year of probation and a $40,000 fine in the latest college admissions scandal sentencing.
Oct 24, 12:07 PM ET
Oct 23, 10:52 AM ET
New charges in college admissions scandal affect 11 parents, including Lori Loughlin
A grand jury in Boston returned additional charged tied to the college admissions scandal.
Oct 23, 10:52 AM ET
Oct 23, 2:54 AM ET
Lori Loughlin, husband facing more charges in college scandal
The actress, her spouse and nine other parents who’ve pleaded not guilty are now facing new federal bribery charges.
Oct 23, 2:54 AM ET
Oct 22, 12:11 AM ET
4 more parents change pleas to guilty in college admissions scandal
“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her husband are still fighting charges that they paid $500,000 to pose their daughters as rowing recruits for USC.
Oct 22, 12:11 AM ET
Oct 21, 9:19 PM ET
4 more parents plead guilty in college admissions scandal
Four more parents have pleaded guilty in the college admissions bribery scandal, and a Texas man accused of helping to orchestrate the scheme has agreed to a plea deal
Oct 21, 9:19 PM ET
Oct 21, 5:00 PM ET
Actress Felicity Huffman seen in prison uniform, green jumpsuit and white hat
Actress Felicity Huffman was visited by her family for the first time in her 14-day prison sentence from the college admissions scandal.
Oct 21, 5:00 PM ET
Oct 21, 1:46 PM ET
1st photos of Felicity Huffman behind bars
New photos show the “Desperate Housewives” actress in her prison uniform inside the California prison where she is serving a 14-day sentence.
Oct 21, 1:46 PM ET
Oct 21, 11:32 AM ET
Alec Baldwin says people involved in college admissions scandal shouldn't go to jail
Alec Baldwin turned to Twitter to vent his frustrations about the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.
Oct 21, 11:32 AM ET
Oct 20, 11:43 PM ET
Felicity Huffman halfway through 14-day sentence inside California prison
The actress, who was sentenced in connection with the "Varsity Blues" scandal, received a visit from her husband and daughter in prison.
Oct 20, 11:43 PM ET
Oct 20, 1:35 PM ET
New video shows Felicity Huffman behind bars
The actress is serving a 14-day sentence for her role in the “Varsity Blues” college admission scandal.
Oct 20, 1:35 PM ET
Oct 18, 6:08 PM ET
Real estate developer gets 1 month in college bribery case
A California real estate developer has been sentenced to one month in prison for paying $75,000 to cheat on his daughter's college entrance exam
Oct 18, 6:08 PM ET
Oct 16, 8:37 PM ET
Business owner gets 3 weeks for rigging son's ACT exam
The owner of a California jewelry business has been sentenced to three weeks in prison for paying $15,000 to rig her son's ACT exam
Oct 16, 8:37 PM ET
Oct 16, 7:56 PM ET
New details of Felicity Huffman's life in prison
Felicity Huffman reported to a Northern California prison on Tuesday, and for the next 14 days, she'll be adhering to a highly regimented schedule.
Oct 16, 7:56 PM ET
Oct 16, 5:36 PM ET
Felicity Huffman begins prison sentence
Huffman will serve 14 days in prison for her role in the college admissions scandal.
Oct 16, 5:36 PM ET
Oct 16, 3:17 PM ET
New details of Felicity Huffman’s life in prison
The actress reported to a Northern California prison where for the next 14 days she'll adhere to a highly regimented schedule.
Oct 16, 3:17 PM ET
Oct 16, 10:50 AM ET
Felicity Huffman reports to prison to serve 14-day sentence in 'Varsity Blues' college entrance scam
The actress pleaded guilty in May to federal charges.
Oct 16, 10:50 AM ET
Oct 15, 11:45 PM ET
Felicity Huffman begins 2-week sentence for college cheating scandal
The federal prison in Dublin, California, houses minimum security prisoners who have access to books, magazines and supplies for crafts.
Oct 15, 11:45 PM ET
Oct 15, 9:36 PM ET
Felicity Huffman reports to prison for 14-day sentence
Huffman, 56, reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, Calif., about 25 miles southeast of Oakland.
Oct 15, 9:36 PM ET
Oct 11, 8:40 PM ET
California executive avoids jail in college cheating scheme
The owner of a California frozen foods company has avoided jail for his role in a widespread college admissions scandal
Oct 11, 8:40 PM ET
Oct 10, 1:56 PM ET
‘Operation Varsity Blues’ heads to TV with new Lifetime film
Actress Penelope Ann Miller is set to star in the new drama “The College Admissions Scandal.”
Oct 10, 1:56 PM ET
Oct 9, 12:12 AM ET
Couple sentenced to 1 month in prison in Varsity Blues scam
Greg and Marcia Abbott pleaded guilty to paying $125,000 to boost their daughter’s college test scores.
Oct 9, 12:12 AM ET
Oct 8, 12:03 PM ET
Prosecutor at center of 'Varsity Blues' scandal speaks out
Massachusetts prosecutor Andrew Lelling said he thinks Felicity Huffman's prison sentence "sent a clear message to other parents involved."
Oct 8, 12:03 PM ET
Oct 5, 3:50 PM ET
Napa winemaker father sentenced after embroiled in the college admission scandal
A California winemaker who tried to get his daughter into a top school received the harshest sentence yet in the college admissions scandal.
Oct 5, 3:50 PM ET
Oct 5, 12:19 AM ET
Another parent sentenced in the college admissions scandal
A Napa wine-maker received five months in prison for paying $300,000 to rig his daughter’s SAT scores and pretending she was an athlete to get her into USC.
Oct 5, 12:19 AM ET
Oct 4, 3:23 PM ET
Former vineyard owner to be sentenced in admissions case
Prosecutors are recommending 15 months in prison and a $95,000 fine.
Oct 4, 3:23 PM ET
Sep 27, 12:18 PM ET
3rd parent sentenced to prison in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal
Los Angeles businessman Stephen Semprevivo was sentenced to four months in prison in the widespread college admissions scandal.
Sep 27, 12:18 PM ET
Sep 26, 5:55 PM ET
Father gets 4 months for bribing son's way into Georgetown
Stephen Semprevivo is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday.
Sep 26, 5:55 PM ET
Sep 25, 12:24 PM ET
Parent in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal sentenced to 4 months prison
Businessman Devin Sloane is the second parent, after Felicity Huffman, to be sentenced in the college admissions scandal.
Sep 25, 12:24 PM ET
Sep 18, 11:55 AM ET
New parent arrested in college admissions scandal
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a Chinese woman based in Canada named Xiaoning Sui has been arrested in Spain in the college admissions case.
Sep 18, 11:55 AM ET
Sep 18, 11:11 AM ET
Another parent arrested as part of Varsity Blues college admissions scandal
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a Chinese woman based in Canada named Xiaoning Sui has been arrested in Spain in the college admissions case.
Sep 18, 11:11 AM ET
Sep 17, 5:41 PM ET
New parent charged in admissions scam, linked to $400K bribe
A new parent has been charged in the sweeping college admissions bribery scandal
Sep 17, 5:41 PM ET
Sep 16, 10:48 PM ET
Felicity Huffman’s sentence a sign in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal?
The actress’s sentence of 14 days in prison could set a sentencing floor for other parents charged in the college admissions scandal.
Sep 16, 10:48 PM ET
Sep 14, 10:17 AM ET
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison for 'Varsity Blues' college scam
Prosecutors sought a month's incarceration for the "Desperate Housewives" star.
Sep 14, 10:17 AM ET
Sep 14, 3:28 AM ET
'I was stupid': Huffman gets 14 days in college scam
The "Desperate Housewives" star plead guilty to conspiracy and fraud.
Sep 14, 3:28 AM ET
Sep 14, 12:53 AM ET
Felicity Huffman gets 14 days in prison for college cheating scam
The actress will serve a year of probation, do 250 hours of community service and pay a $30,000 fine after admitting to paying $15,000 to rig her daughter’s SAT scores.
Sep 14, 12:53 AM ET
Sep 13, 9:04 PM ET
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison for 'Varsity Blues' scandal
The actress has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for federal crimes stemming from the massive "Varsity Blues" college entrance scam.
Sep 13, 9:04 PM ET
Sep 13, 7:54 PM ET
The inner circle of Felicity Huffman, who just received a 14-day prison term
The actress has had a supportive crowd around her throughout her trial.
Sep 13, 7:54 PM ET
Sep 13, 1:30 PM ET
Felicity Huffman to be sentenced in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal
The “Desperate Housewives” actress will appear before a judge in Boston as prosecutors have pushed for one month in jail for her role in the college admissions scandal.
Sep 13, 1:30 PM ET
Sep 12, 1:18 PM ET
Felicity Huffman arrives in Boston for sentencing
The former “Desperate Housewives” star, in Boston with her husband William H. Macy, is pleading for no prison time in the wake of the “Varsity Blues” scandal.
Sep 12, 1:18 PM ET