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Parents, coaches in college cheating scandal head to court

A dozen defendants are scheduled to appear inside a Boston courthouse as the identity of a parent who allegedly spent $6.5 million in the scandal…

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‘Varsity Blues’ scandal defendant pleads guilty because ‘it was best for my family’

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer, author of the new book “Rigged Justice,” on his conviction in the “Varsity…

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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.” WATCH…

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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….

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Felicity Huffman to plead guilty in college admissions cheating scandal

The Oscar-nominated actress is among 14 defendants who agreed to plead guilty of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, and she…

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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. source

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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…

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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. #varsityblues…

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Possible defense strategy emerges in Varsity Blues case

Attorneys for parents facing charges associated with the college admissions scandal argued in court that the payments were charitable donations, not bribes. SUBSCRIBE to ABC…

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Lori Loughlin’s daughter shares Instagram message on ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal l ABC News

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….

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Lori Loughlin ‘panicking’ before court appearance: Report | ABC News

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…

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Lori Loughlin back in court for alleged participation in college admissions scheme l ABC News

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…

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Felicity Huffman writes emotional letter to judge | ABC News

The actress for the first time has given her explanation for what she did in the “Varsity Blues” scandal ahead of her sentencing. #ABCNews #FelicityHuffman…

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Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison in ‘Varsity Blues’ case I Nightline

The Oscar-nominated actress will serve time behind bars after pleading guilty to conspiring to commit mail fraud and admitting she paid the scheme’s organizer to…

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Parent in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal sentenced to 4 months prison | ABC News

Businessman Devin Sloane is the second parent, after Felicity Huffman, to be sentenced in the college admissions scandal. #ABCNews #CollegeAdmissionsScandal #VarsityBlue #Sentence source

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New details of Felicity Huffman’s life in prison | ABC News

The actress reported to a Northern California prison where for the next 14 days she’ll adhere to a highly regimented schedule. READ MORE: https://gma.abc/2pq87w4 #ABCNews…

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Lori Loughlin’s family described as ‘in chaos’ in new report l ABC News

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.” #ABCNews #LoriLoughlin #FullerHouse…

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USC parent sentenced to 6 months in prison for college admissions scandal l ABC News

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…

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Twist in college admissions scandal, defendant claims FBI told mastermind to lie

The legal team for actress Lori Loughlin and her husband claim that the FBI pressured the Varsity Blues alleged ring leader Rick Singer to lie,…

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Lori Loughlin trial date set as evidence emerges in admissions scandal

The actress and her husband will appear in court on Oct. 5, after pleading not guilty and as lawyers claim that newly released text messages…

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