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College scam mastermind Rick Singer gets 3.5 years in prison

The punishment for Rick Singer, 62, is the longest sentence handed down in the sprawling college admissions scandal. More

January 4, 2023

College scandal middleman blames ‘winning at all costs’

Rick Singer blamed his “winning at all costs” attitude, which he said was caused in part by suppressed childhood trauma, in a letter. More

December 29, 2022

Former Harvard coach, dad acquitted in college bribery case

Fencing coach Peter Brand was fired from Harvard in July 2019 for violating its conflict-of-interest policy. More

December 22, 2022

Ex-USC water polo coach gets new admissions scam trial

Federal judge orders new trial for former USC water polo coach Jovan Vavic, who was convicted in the college admissions bribery scandal. More

September 16, 2022

Dad gets home detention for bribing Georgetown coach

Robert Repella, a former pharmaceutical executive, agreed to pay then-Georgetown tennis coach Gordon Ernst at least $120,000 to have his daughter designated as a tennis... More

August 11, 2022

Ex-Georgetown coach gets 2 1/2 years in bribery scandal

Former Georgetown University tennis coach Gordon Ernst, who once coached former President Barack Obama's family, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for pocketing... More

July 1, 2022

CEO parent appeals conviction in college bribery case

Massachusetts business executive John Wilson, who was sentenced to 15 months in prison in the college admissions cheating scandal, appealed his conviction. More

April 25, 2022

Bogus test taker to be sentenced in college admissions scam

Former Florida prep school administrator Mark Riddell, who was paid to take college entrance exams for wealthy students seeking admission to elite universities, faces sentencing... More

April 8, 2022

Former Staples exec gets 15 months in prison for college bribery scandal

BOSTON (AP) — A former Staples Inc. executive convicted of trying to bribe his three children’s way into elite universities was sentenced to serve 15... More

February 16, 2022

Parent in college bribery scandal gets year in prison

A former casino executive who was one of just two parents to go to trial in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal was sentenced Wednesday... More

February 9, 2022

2 parents convicted in 1st trial of college bribery scandal

Two wealthy parents were convicted of buying their kids' way into school as athletic recruits in the first case to go to trial in the... More

October 8, 2021

1st trial in college admissions bribe scheme to head to jury

Prosecutor says wealthy parents who are the first to stand trial in the college admissions bribery scandal used lies and money to steal coveted spots... More

October 6, 2021

‘Varsity Blues’ trial promises fresh insights in old scandal

First trial "Operation Varsity Blues" college admissions bribery scandal shed light investigators' tactics brighten spotlight school selection process many complain rigged to favor the rich. More

September 8, 2021

Mossimo Giannulli loses bid to finish prison term at home

BOSTON (AP) — Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli’s request to serve the remaining three months of his prison term in the college admissions bribery scheme More

January 26, 2021

Mossimo Giannulli asks to finish prison sentence at home

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli asked Thursday to serve the remainder of his five-month prison More

January 15, 2021

Lori Loughlin released after prison term in college scam

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying More

December 29, 2020

Mossimo Giannulli reports to prison in college bribery case

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli reported to prison on Thursday to begin More

November 19, 2020

Couple gets prison time for paying bribes in college scam

BOSTON (AP) — A California couple got prison time Tuesday for paying $250,000 to get their daughter into the University of Southern California as a More

November 17, 2020

Actress Lori Loughlin reports to prison in college scam

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Authorities say “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin has reported to a federal More

October 30, 2020

Former tech CEO gets home confinement for admissions bribe

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer BOSTON (AP) — A former tech executive was sentenced Monday to one year of home confinement for paying $300,000... More

October 6, 2020