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
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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
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli’s request to serve the remaining three months of his prison term 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
