Varsity Blues scandal
In 2019, a scandal arose over a criminal conspiracy to influence undergraduate admissions decisions at several top American universities. The investigation into the conspiracy was code named Operation Varsity Blues.[1][2] The investigation and related charges were made public on March 12, 2019, by United States federal prosecutors. At least 53[3] people have been charged as part of the conspiracy.[4][5]
| Duration | 2011–2018 |
|---|---|
| Venue | United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts |
| Reporter | First Reporter - Julie Taylor-Vaz |
| Organized by | William Rick Singer via
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| Accused | 53 |
| Charges | Felony conspiracy to commit: |
References
- ↑ Kates, Graham. Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman among dozens charged in college bribery scheme. CBS News (March 12, 2019). Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ↑ Richer, Alanna; Binkley, Collin (March 12, 2019). "TV stars and coaches charged in college bribery scheme". AP News. https://apnews.com/2450688f9e67435c8590e59a1b0e5b47. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ↑ Levenson, Eric. Mom to plead guilty to paying for son to cheat through Georgetown classes in college admissions scam. CNN (December 9, 2019). Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ↑ Garrison, Joey. Dad pleads guilty to paying $250,000 to get son into USC as fake volleyball recruit. USA Today (June 28, 2019). Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ Ormseth, Matthew. A $100,000 bribe got teen a UCLA soccer scholarship without even playing. Los Angeles Times (August 19, 2019). Retrieved August 19, 2019.
