College Admissions Scandal

Ex-Stanford sailing coach gets no prison time in admissions scandal

Prosecutors had asked for 13 months after John Vandemoer pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit racketeering.

Former Stanford sailing coach dodges prison term in 'Varsity Blues' college entrance scam

The former Stanford University sailing coach charged in the massive "Varsity Blues" college entrance cheating scam avoided a prison term Wednesday.

Former coach sentenced in college entrance scam

John Vandemore was sentenced in Boston federal court to six months of home detention and two years of supervised release.

1st defendant to be sentenced in 'Varsity Blues' scandal

All eyes are on the sentencing of the former head sailing coach at Stanford University, who pleaded guilty to accepting over $600,000 in bribes.

Felicity Huffman all smiles at daughter's high school graduation

Felicity Huffman all smiles at child's graduation just a few weeks after pleading guilty.

More 'Varsity Blues' parents plead guilty as one parent who previously pleaded guilty in college admissions scandal assaulted by son

More parents to plead guilty in 'Varsity Blues' case

Marketing guru Jane Buckingham, real estate developer Robert Flaxman and jewelry business owner Marjorie Klapper are each expected to plead guilty in federal court.

Parent in 'Varsity Blues' scandal makes public apology

New York attorney Gordon Caplan became the first parent implicated in the college admissions scandal to publicly apologize, doing so moments after he pleaded guilty in a Boston courtroom.

Ex-USC soccer coach pleads guilty in 'Varsity Blues' scandal

Laura Janke, a former University of Southern California assistant coach, is accused of creating fake athletic profiles for people like Lori Loughlin's daughter in the college admissions scandal.

Former USC soccer coach pleads guilty in college cheating scandal

Laura Janke admitted that she took bribes to create fake athletic profiles and agreed to cooperate with investigators for minimal prison time.

Felicity Huffman files tearful guilty plea in college scam

The former "Desperate Housewives" star, 56, told a judge her daughter had been working with a neuropsychologist since the age of 8.

Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in college admission scam

Academy Award-nominated actress Felicity Huffman appeared in Boston federal court Monday and pleaded guilty to a charge stemming from the massive "Varsity Blues" college entrance scandal.

Actress Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in college cheating scandal

She broke down in a Boston courtroom, telling a judge that her daughter had been getting extra time on tests since she was 11 and was not involved in the scam.

Actress Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal

Actress Felicity Huffman set to plead guilty in 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal.

Actress Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal

Academy Award-nominated actress Felicity Huffman appeared in Boston federal court Monday and pleaded guilty to a charge stemming from the massive "Varsity Blues" college entrance scandal.

Actress Felicity Huffman expected to plead guilty Monday

Prosecutors have recommended a light sentence that could see Huffman behind bars for four to 10 months in the college admissions scandal. ABC News' Janai Norman reports.

Felicity Huffman to appear in court in 'Varsity Blues' scandal

The former "Desperate Housewives" actress is expected to file a guilty plea after she was accused of paying $15,000 to boost her daughter's SAT scores.

Felicity Huffman expected to plead guilty to fraud and bribery charges

The "Desperate Housewives" actress is expected to admit her role in the college admissions scandal.

Student in admissions scandal offers college advice in video

Yusi Zhao, a student from China whose parents allegedly paid $6.5 million to get her into Stanford, is seen offering advice on how to get into a top U.S. university.

Family accused of paying $6.5 million in admissions scandal identified

The family, from China, is accused of making the payment to secure a spot for their daughter, Yusi Zhao, at Stanford, but no one in the family has been charged.

Lori Loughlin expected to enter not guilty plea in 'Varsity Blues' scandal

The actress and her husband, accused of paying $500,000 to get their daughters into USC, are expected to plead not guilty Monday to a second conspiracy charge.

Legal battle shaping up after 'Varsity Blues' scandal

Prosecutors and defense attorneys have agreed to keep evidence sealed in the case.

'Varsity Blues' scandal stretches to China

Some families there allegedly paid millions to get their kids into top U.S. colleges.

Chinese family allegedly paid $6.5 million in college admissions cheating scam: Source

1st look at Lori Loughlin's defense strategy in college scandal

Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, reportedly plan to argue they didn't know their actions to get their daughters into USC were illegal, a source told People magazine.

Lori Loughlin, husband plead not guilty in college scandal

Loughlin, 54, and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, 55, each could face a maximum sentence of 20 years.

Actress Lori Loughlin pleads not guilty to charges stemming from college entrance scam

Prosecutors say actress and husband paid bribes of up to $500,000.

Lori Loughlin intends to plead not guilty in college entrance scam

Loughlin and her husband, the fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, were already charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud along with 35 other parents.

Feds signal adult children in 'Varsity Blues' cheating scandal may face criminal charges

Man accused of taking tests for students as part of cheating scam pleads guilty, faces prison time

Mark Riddell, 36, has apologized for his alleged role in the cheating scam.

Test taker in college admissions scandal due in court

Mark Riddell, the man accused of taking tests for others is expected to plead guilty in the "Varsity Blues" scandal.

Harvard grad at center of admissions scandal to face judge

Mark Riddell is expected to plead guilty for his role in faking standardized test scores for wealthy students, including the daughter of actress Felicity Huffman.

New charge for Lori Loughlin and 15 other parents in college admissions scandal

Some of the parents involved in the "Operation Varsity Blues" case now face an additional charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Lori Loughlin faces new charges in college entrance scandal

The actress, her husband and 14 other parents were hit with additional charges, including a count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, federal officials said.

'Full House' star, husband facing new charge in college admission scam

Lori Loughlin and 14 other parents are accused of conspiracy to commit money laundering in addition to the mail fraud conspiracy charge unveiled weeks ago.

Actress Lori Loughlin facing additional charges in college admissions scandal

Actress Lori Loughlin, her husband and 14 other parents ensnared in a massive college entrance scam were hit with additional charges on Tuesday.

Actress Lori Loughlin among 16 facing additional charges in college admissions scandal

Prosecutors filed more charges in the 'Varsity Blues' college entrance scam.

Felicity Huffman to plead guilty in college admissions cheating scandal

The actress is among 14 defendants who agreed to plead guilty of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, and she now faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Felicity Huffman agrees to plead guilty in 'Varsity Blues' cheating scam

The actress allegedly paid $15,000 to have an SAT proctor change her daughter's test answers. In a statement, Huffman expressed "deep regret and shame."

Actress Felicity Huffman among 14 to plead guilty in college admissions scandal

Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Huffman is among 14 defendants who have agreed to plead guilty in the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scam that rocked elite schools this spring.

Actress Felicity Huffman among 14 to plead guilty in college admissions cheating scandal

At least 35 parents have been indicted on federal charges in the college admissions scandal.

Stanford student who allegedly faked sailing credentials expelled

Additional parents in the "Varsity Blues" case are expected to plead guilty in the college admissions bribery scandal.

Stanford rescinds admission of student who faked sailing credentials

The female student who was not recruited as an athlete has not been named, but Stanford said she is no longer on campus and has vacated any credits that she received.

Lori Loughlin's daughter reportedly points fingers

Olivia Jade is reportedly trying to repair her brand and is blaming her parents for the "Varsity Blues" scandal fallout.

Harvard investigates fencing coach in admissions controversy

The Boston Globe reports Harvard head fencing coach Peter Brand sold his home for nearly $1 million to a man whose sons are on Brand's fencing team.

Huffman, Loughlin face judge in college admissions scam

Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin made their first court appearances in Boston along with 10 other parents charged in the investigation.

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin face judge in massive 'Varsity Blues' college entrance scam

The parents who are accused of allegedly participating in a pricey college entrance cheating scandal are set to appear in court in Boston as part of the ongoing case.

Breaking down the accusations parents are facing in 'Varsity Blues' scandal

Felicity Huffman, Lori Laughlin and other parents appeared in a federal court in Boston after being accused of participating in a multi-million-dollar college admissions cheating scandal.

Actresses appear in court on mail fraud charges in college cheating scandal

Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were among 12 parents who stood before a judge as they faced criminal charges.

Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman appear in court over college cheating scandal

The actresses faced a federal judge in Boston.