The mastermind of a massive college admissions scandal, William “Rick” Singer, was sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison on Dec. 4 for charges of racketeering and money laundering conspiracy; marking the largest sentence to be handed down as part of the 2019 bribery scandal that plagued some of America’s most prestigious universities. In addition to time…
Mastermind of College Admission Bribery Scam Rick Singer Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Jail
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January 4, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A former Newport Beach college admissions consultant who orchestrated a $25 million nationwide bribery scheme to get children of wealthy parents into USC, UCLA, and other top colleges was sentenced Wednesday to 3.5 years behind bars for his role as mastermind of the “Varsity Blues” scandal that ensnared coaches, business executives, and Hollywood celebrities….
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