College Admissions Scandal

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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
Sep 9, 1:21 PM ET
Felicity Huffman writes emotional letter to judge
The actress for the first time has given her explanation for what she did in the "Varsity Blues" scandal ahead of her sentencing.
Sep 9, 1:21 PM ET
Sep 7, 3:46 PM ET
Felicity Huffman's push for lighter sentence after pleading guilty in SAT scandal
Huffman says she will live with deep shame for the rest of her life, as prosecutors recommend she serves one month in prison.
Sep 7, 3:46 PM ET
Sep 7, 4:23 AM ET
Feds pushing for prison time for Felicity Huffman in college scam
Prosecutors want her to serve one month behind bars, but her attorneys are requesting that she be punished with one year of probation, community service and a fine.
Sep 7, 4:23 AM ET
Sep 4, 12:13 PM ET
'Varsity Blues' legal filing shows USC emails, documents
The legal filing from one of the parents fighting the charges argues the University of Southern California weighed how much money an applicant’s family could donate.
Sep 4, 12:13 PM ET
Aug 28, 12:30 PM ET
Lori Loughlin and husband to stick with joint counsel to fight charges in 'Varsity Blues' college entrance scam
Lori Loughlin and her husband are among more than 50 parents charged.
Aug 28, 12:30 PM ET
Aug 28, 12:11 PM ET
Lori Loughlin and husband 'united' in legal fight
Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli told a judge they are waiving their right to separate legal counsel as they face federal charges stemming from the "Varsity Blues" scandal.
Aug 28, 12:11 PM ET
Aug 28, 4:08 AM ET
Lori Loughlin back in court for alleged participation in college admissions scheme
Lawyers for the actress and her husband, Massimo Giannulli, said the couple didn't give money to specific individuals, but directly to the university and its athletics department.
Aug 28, 4:08 AM ET
Aug 27, 9:57 PM ET
Judge says Loughlin, husband can stick with their law firm
The couple is scheduled to appear in Boston's federal court Tuesday.
Aug 27, 9:57 PM ET
Aug 27, 9:05 PM ET
Lori Loughlin, husband appear in court for 'Varsity Blues' hearing
The hearing was held to settle a dispute over the couple's choice of attorney.
Aug 27, 9:05 PM ET
Aug 27, 12:04 PM ET
Lori Loughlin, husband set to appear in court
Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are due in federal court as they face charges from the “Varsity Blues” scandal that could result in jail time.
Aug 27, 12:04 PM ET
Aug 21, 12:23 PM ET
Lori Loughlin 'panicking' before court appearance: Report
People magazine reports the actress is "panicking behind closed doors" and "obsessing over every detail" of her case ahead of her next court appearance in the "Varsity Blues" scandal.
Aug 21, 12:23 PM ET
Aug 12, 12:10 PM ET
Lori Loughlin's daughter shares Instagram message on 'Varsity Blues' scandal
Olivia Jade Giannulli, 19, flipped off the camera with both hands in an Instagram post in response to media coverage of the college admissions scandal.
Aug 12, 12:10 PM ET
Aug 9, 11:22 AM ET
Bribe or donation? Parent's defense questions the difference
Lawyers offered a glimpse into their plans in a recently unsealed filing.
Aug 9, 11:22 AM ET
Jul 31, 2:25 PM ET
New college admission scandal: Children of wealthy parents seek financial aid loophole
The Education Department and several universities are investigating a scheme where wealthy parents give up legal guardianship to appear less affluent. ABC News’ Janai Norman reports.
Jul 31, 2:25 PM ET
Jul 30, 12:13 PM ET
Lori Loughlin’s daughters break social media silence
After months of silence in the wake of the college admissions scandal, Loughlin’s two daughters shared photos on social media to wish her a happy 55th birthday.
Jul 30, 12:13 PM ET
Jul 30, 11:54 AM ET
Lori Loughlin's daughters break social media silence after Varsity Blues scandal
Lori Loughlin's daughters Olivia Jade and Bella Giannulli posted on Instagram for the first time since the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal broke.
Jul 30, 11:54 AM ET
Jun 21, 5:24 PM ET
14th parent pleads guilty in college bribery scheme
A former insurance executive from California is the 14th parent to plead guilty to participating in the college admissions bribery scheme
Jun 21, 5:24 PM ET
Jun 13, 1:34 PM ET
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.
Jun 13, 1:34 PM ET
Jun 13, 1:34 PM ET
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.
Jun 13, 1:34 PM ET
Jun 13, 4:20 AM ET
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.
Jun 13, 4:20 AM ET
Jun 13, 3:20 AM ET
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.
Jun 13, 3:20 AM ET
Jun 12, 9:52 AM ET
1st defendant faces sentencing in college admissions scandal
Prosecutors will ask for more than a year in prison for a former sailing coach.
Jun 12, 9:52 AM ET
Jun 11, 11:20 PM ET
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.
Jun 11, 11:20 PM ET
Jun 1, 1:20 AM ET
Former accountant to plead guilty in college admissions scam
An accountant who worked for the consultant at the center of the college admissions bribery scheme has agreed to plead guilty in the sweeping case
Jun 1, 1:20 AM ET
May 24, 8:10 PM ET
More 'Varsity Blues' parents plead guilty as one parent who previously pleaded guilty in college admissions scandal assaulted by son
Malcolm Abbott was arrested and charged with assault in the second degree.
May 24, 8:10 PM ET
May 24, 12:04 PM ET
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.
May 24, 12:04 PM ET
May 22, 8:59 PM ET
3 more parents plead guilty in college admissions scam
A married couple and a California businessman are the latest parents to plead guilty in the sweeping college admissions scam
May 22, 8:59 PM ET
May 22, 12:02 PM ET
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.
May 22, 12:02 PM ET
May 15, 12:23 PM ET
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.
May 15, 12:23 PM ET
May 15, 8:21 AM ET
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.
May 15, 8:21 AM ET
May 14, 11:56 AM ET
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.
May 14, 11:56 AM ET
May 14, 4:11 AM ET
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.
May 14, 4:11 AM ET
May 14, 2:18 AM ET
Actress Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal
Actress Felicity Huffman set to plead guilty in 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal.
May 14, 2:18 AM ET
May 14, 12:10 AM ET
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.
May 14, 12:10 AM ET
May 13, 9:10 PM ET
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.
May 13, 9:10 PM ET
May 13, 1:45 PM ET
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.
May 13, 1:45 PM ET
May 13, 12:27 PM ET
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.
May 13, 12:27 PM ET
May 12, 7:13 PM ET
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.
May 12, 7:13 PM ET
May 3, 11:54 AM ET
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.
May 3, 11:54 AM ET