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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.