College Admissions Scandal

College Admissions Scandal October 18

Mastermind of 'Varsity Blues' college admission scandal Rick Singer breaks silence in first interview

Rick Singer, the man behind the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal, sat for his first-ever interview with Matt Finn of Fox News.

College Admissions Scandal February 16, 2024

Felicity Huffman wears Carnegie Mellon sweatshirt after Varsity Blues college admissions scandal

Felicity Huffman was spotted wearing a Carnegie Mellon sweatshirt after her involvement in the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal.

College Admissions Scandal December 1, 2023

Felicity Huffman says she 'had to break law' in college admissions scandal to 'give my daughter a future'

Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Huffman broke her silence about her involvement in the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal.

Massachusetts May 11, 2023

Federal appeals court overturns fraud convictions of 2 parents in 'Varsity Blues' college admission scandal

Two parents involved in the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admission scandal had their convictions overturned by a federal appeals court.

Digital Originals January 16, 2023

PETER BOGHOSSIAN: Affirmative action in college admissions is 'profoundly un-American'

Academic Peter Boghossian weighs in on how racial preferences factor into college admissions ahead of a Supreme Court ruling that could see the practice banned.

College Admissions Scandal January 4, 2023

Rick Singer, 'Operation Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal mastermind, sentenced to 42 months in prison

The man behind the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal that rocked the U.S. after its exposure in 2019 has been sentenced after pleading guilty.

College Admissions Scandal November 10, 2022

Ex-Yale soccer coach in college admissions scandal to serve 5 months in jail despite 'reliable' cooperation

Rudy Meredith pleaded guilty to wire fraud in March 2019, for accepting bribes amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars to help potential students get in to Yale.

College Admissions Scandal September 16, 2022

Ex-USC coach's college admissions scam conviction tossed, gets new trial as judge questions where money went

A federal court judge in Massachusetts has tossed a former USC water polo coach's conviction, ruling that prosecutors' evidence was unreliable and included errors.

Lori Loughlin June 20, 2022

Lori Loughlin makes first red carpet appearance since college admissions scandal

The "Full House" alum attended the DesignCare 2022 Gala benefitting the HollyRod Foundation in Los Angeles, California. The foundation is led by Holly Robinson Peete and husband Rodney Peete.

College Admissions Scandal April 8, 2022

College admissions scandal: Ex-USC water polo coach found guilty of taking bribes, test taker gets prison

A former decorated University of Southern California water polo coach was found guilty Friday of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to recruit unqualified students so they could attend the elite institution and a test taker whose role was central to the college admissions scandal was sentenced to four months in prison.

Celebrity News January 7, 2022

Olivia Jade defends her work ethic over 2 years after parents' role in college admission scandal came to light

Olivia Jade Giannulli is defending her work ethic two years after her parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, became the center of the nationwide college admissions scandal.

Lori Loughlin November 24, 2021

Lori Loughlin's daughters reveal dealing with negative media coverage about their mom was ‘frustrating’

Olivia Jade and Bella Giannulli revealed how hard it was dealing with the negative media coverage of Lori Loughlin during the college admissions scandal on a recent podcast episode.

Olivia Jade November 23, 2021

Lori Loughlin's daughters Olivia Jade and Bella defend mom after college scandal: 'Nicest person alive'

Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli were charged along with nearly 50 other people in a scheme in which wealthy parents bribed college coaches and other insiders to get their children into some of the most elite schools in the country.

College Admissions Scandal October 21, 2021

Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli request permission from judge to attend wedding in Mexico

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli requested permission from a judge to attend a wedding in Mexico. The trip would last from Nov. 5 until Nov. 12.

College Admissions Scandal October 9, 2021

2 parents convicted in 1st trial of college bribery scandal

Two wealthy parents were convicted Friday of buying their kids' way into school as athletic recruits in the first case to go to trial in the college admissions cheating scandal that embroiled prestigious universities across the country.

College Admissions Scandal October 7, 2021

College admissions scandal: First trial in alleged bribery scheme heads to jury

Two wealthy parents who are the first to stand trial in the college admissions bribery scandal used lies and money to steal coveted spots at prestigious schools their kids couldn’t secure on their own, a prosecutor said Wednesday before jurors decide if the men are guilty.

Lori Loughlin October 6, 2021

Olivia Jade 'excited' for mom Lori Loughlin's return to TV following college admissions scandal

Olivia Jade Giannulli is supporting her mom, Lori Loughlin, as she prepares to return to TV after pleading guilty and serving prison time for her role in the college admissions scandal.

Lori Loughlin September 28, 2021

Lori Loughlin returning to 'When Calls the Heart' role after firing over the college admissions scandal

Lori Loughlin is making her return to acting after losing two jobs when her involvement in the college admissions scandal came to light.

Olivia Jade September 21, 2021

'Dancing with the Stars' premiere sees Olivia Jade's sister, Isabella, cheer her on from the crowd

Olivia Jade Giannulli made her “Dancing with the Stars” debut on Monday and her sister, Isabella, was in the crowd to cheer her on.

College Admissions Scandal September 13, 2021

College admissions trial: Former Wynn Resorts executive, private equity investor head to court

Opening statements are slated to begin Monday in the first trial of the college admissions cheating scandal that ensnared celebrities Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman and was portrayed in the "Operation Varsity Blues" Netflix documentary.

Celebrity News September 11, 2021

Lori Loughlin spotted looking like herself again following college admissions scandal

Lori Loughlin was spotted all smiles while out to dinner with friends Thursday in Los Angeles. The "Fuller House" star and her husband have kept a low profile since getting entangled in the college admissions scandal.

Olivia Jade September 9, 2021

Olivia Jade reveals how Lori Loughlin is reacting to her 'Dancing with the Stars' casting: 'Total mom mode'

Olivia Jade Giannulli revealed how her mother, Lori Loughlin, is reacting to her upcoming stint on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”

Politics August 15, 2021

Ted Lieu faces scrutiny over $50,000 campaign donation to Stanford before son's acceptance

Federal Elections Commission (FEC) filings show that Lieu gave just over $51,000 to his alma mater, Stanford University, between 2017 and 2018.

Felicity Huffman August 2, 2021

Felicity Huffman grabs takeout food with husband William H. Macy as she tries to make TV comeback

Huffman was released from prison after serving just 11 days for her role in the college admissions scandal.

Olivia Jade July 11, 2021

Olivia Jade responds to 'Gossip Girl' jab about her mother Lori Loughlin going to prison

Olivia Jade took to Instagram to respond to a line in the new “Gossip Girl” reboot that skewered her parents‘ involvement in the college admissions scandal.

Lori Loughlin June 17, 2021

Lori Loughlin appears in celebrity-filled viral video congratulating TikTok user on graduating high school

Lori Loughlin appeared in a celebrity-filled video congratulating a young TikTok user on her high school graduation months after concluding her own scandal surrounding academia.

Politics on Late Night June 5, 2021

Bill Maher rips higher-ed 'racket,' says Lori Loughlin 'understood that one good scam deserves another'

"Real Time" host Bill Maher closed his show on Friday night taking aim at higher education.

Lori Loughlin May 21, 2021

Judge grants Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli permission for Mexico family vacation following prison releases

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are headed to Mexico after a judge signed off on their first international travel since completing their respective prison sentences.

Lori Loughlin May 14, 2021

Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli ask court for travel permission to Mexico

The "Full House" star and fashion designer, who each recently finished individual prison sentences for their roles in the infamous college admissions scandal, filed court documents through their attorneys seeking approval to travel to San Jose del Cabo for the period of a week in June.

Lori Loughlin May 12, 2021

Candace Cameron Bure still talks to Lori Loughlin following prison stint for the college admissions scandal

Candace Cameron Bure revealed that she’s been in contact with her former “Fuller House” co-star Lori Loughlin following her release from prison.