Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse
Read full article: Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuseA judge will appoint a special master to oversee a federal women's prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates.
Ex-Yale coach gets 5 months in admissions bribery scandal
Read full article: Ex-Yale coach gets 5 months in admissions bribery scandalThe former Yale University women’s soccer coach whose cooperation with authorities helped blow the lid off the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal by leading the FBI to the scheme’s mastermind has been sentenced to five months in prison.
Georgetown dad acquitted in final college bribery scam trial
Read full article: Georgetown dad acquitted in final college bribery scam trialA father has been acquitted of paying off a Georgetown University tennis coach to get his daughter into the school in the final trial linked to the college admissions bribery scandal.
Inside federal prisons, employees are committing the crimes
Read full article: Inside federal prisons, employees are committing the crimesAn Associated Press investigation has found that more than 100 federal Bureau of Prisons employees have been arrested, convicted or sentenced in criminal cases since the start of 2019.
Ex-coach tells of faking athletic credentials
Read full article: Ex-coach tells of faking athletic credentialsA former assistant soccer coach at the University of Southern California testified Monday that she regularly created fake athletic profiles with exaggerated accomplishments and images she found on Google to help get unqualified students admitted.
'Varsity Blues' trial promises fresh insights in old scandal
Read full article: 'Varsity Blues' trial promises fresh insights in old scandalThe first trial of “Operation Varsity Blues” will begin this week with the potential to shed light on investigators’ tactics and brighten the spotlight on a college admissions process many complain favors the rich.
Ex-UCLA coach gets 8 months in prison for admissions scam
Read full article: Ex-UCLA coach gets 8 months in prison for admissions scamFILE - In this March 25, 2019, file photo Jorge Salcedo, former University of California at Los Angeles men's soccer coach, departs federal court in Boston after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. AdSui was sentenced to time served last year after spending five months in a Spanish prison following her arrest. Salcedo is the third coach sentenced so far in the case. Michael Center, who was a tennis coach at the University of Texas at Austin, got six months while ex-Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer got one day in prison which he was deemed to have already served. ____This story has been corrected to reflect that Salcedo was a coach at the University of California, Los Angeles not the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
'Operation Varsity Blues' reenacts and reorients a scandal
Read full article: 'Operation Varsity Blues' reenacts and reorients a scandalNEW YORK – Chris Smith didn’t initially think the 2019 college bribery scandal made for a good documentary subject. He was editing “Fyre,” the hit Netflix documentary about the music-festival fiasco, when his longtime collaborator, Jon Karmen, suggested another real tale of fraud and spectacle be their next film. By shifting the focus, Smith’s “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admission Scandal,” which debuts Wednesday on Netflix, attempts to reorient center stage in a headline-grabbing drama that has already spawned one Lifetime movie. The documentary, like the scandal, has a dose of Hollywood. “One of the only people that got back to us was John Vandemoer.”Vandemoer, a Stanford University sailing coach, was the first person sentenced in the scandal.
Netflix doc to examine man behind college admissions scandal
Read full article: Netflix doc to examine man behind college admissions scandalThis image released by Netflix shows key art for Operation Varsity Blues, a documentary about the college admissions scandal, premiering March 17. (Netflix via AP)LOS ANGELES – A Netflix documentary will use actor recreations of FBI wiretaps to tell the story of Rick Singer, the man at the center of the college admissions scandal that sent actors Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin and and several other prominent parents to prison. Netflix announced Monday that “Operation Varsity Blues" will be released on March 17. More than 50 people were charged in the scandal that saw parents pay bribes to have someone cheat on their children’s entrance exams or pretend their kids were star athletes for sports they didn’t play. Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and several other charges, and is expected to testify at defendants' trials.
Oliva Jade Giannulli learning from family college 'mess-up'
Read full article: Oliva Jade Giannulli learning from family college 'mess-up'FILE - Olivia Jade Giannulli arrives at the 5th annual People Magazine "Ones To Watch" party in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2017. Giannulli, the daughter of the Full House actor Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, discussed on the Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk how shes been affected by the college admissions scandal involving her parents. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Maybe Olivia Jade Giannulli had hoped for kid-glove treatment in choosing the family vibe of “Red Table Talk” for her first public comments about the college admissions scandal involving her famous parents. Pinkett Smith, who said she had agreed to bring Giannulli on her show over her mother’s objections, struck an understanding tone with her. “No matter what the situation is, you don’t want to see your parents go to prison....
Mossimo Giannulli reports to prison in college bribery case
Read full article: Mossimo Giannulli reports to prison in college bribery caseFILE - In this Aug. 27, 2019, file photo, Lori Loughlin departs federal court in Boston with her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, left, after a hearing in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. Giannulli has reported to prison to begin serving his five-month sentence for bribing his daughters way into college. Giannullis wife, Full House actor Lori Loughlin, is already behind bars for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme involving prominent parents and elite schools across the country. (AP Photo/Philip Marcelo, File)BOSTON – Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli reported to prison on Thursday to begin serving his five-month sentence for bribing his daughters' way into college, officials said. Giannulli's wife, “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin, is already behind bars for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme involving prominent parents and elite schools across the country.
Few parents, coaches still fighting charges in college scam
Read full article: Few parents, coaches still fighting charges in college scamJust 15 of the nearly 60 people charged in the sordid scheme that rocked the U.S. educational system are still fighting the charges. ___WHO'S LEFTOnly three coaches and 11 parents are still fighting the charges. Six coaches and nearly 30 parents have already agreed to admit to the charges. McGlashan has fiercely denied the charges and says he told Singer he didn't want to participate in the so-called side door scheme. Authorities say their investigation into the wide-ranging scheme is ongoing and charges against new parents keep trickling in.
Loughlin, Giannulli remain silent as they await prison fate
Read full article: Loughlin, Giannulli remain silent as they await prison fateLoughlin and Giannulli will have a chance to address U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton when he decides whether to accept their unusual plea deals with prosecutors, which calls for Loughlin to serve two months in prison and Giannulli to serve five months. Under the plea deal, Giannulli has also agreed to pay a $250,000 fine and perform 250 hours of community service. Loughlin and Giannulli will appear before the Boston federal court judge during separate sentencing hearings held via videoconference because of the coronavirus pandemic. She and Giannulli fiercely fought the allegations for months, with their lawyers accusing prosecutors of withholding evidence that would exonerate them. They may also be concerned that saying the wrong thing could blow up their deal with prosecutors, lawyers say.
Loughlin, Giannulli plead in college scam but await fate
Read full article: Loughlin, Giannulli plead in college scam but await fateUnder their proposed deals, Loughlin, 55, hopes to spend two months in prison and Giannulli, 56, is seeking to serve five months. Loughlin and Giannulli were among dozens of wealthy parents, athletic coaches and others charged last year in the bribery scheme. Prosecutors say they funneled money through a sham charity operated by college admissions consultant Rick Singer, who has pleaded guilty to orchestrating the scheme. Loughlin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. Giannulli pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and honest services wire and mail fraud.
Actress Lori Loughlin, husband to serve prison time for college scam
Read full article: Actress Lori Loughlin, husband to serve prison time for college scamFILE - In this April 3, 2019, file photo, actress Lori Loughlin, front, and her husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, left, depart federal court in Boston after a hearing in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. Loughlin, 55, and Giannulli, 56, are scheduled to plead guilty Friday via video conference before a federal judge in Boston, who must approve the deal. They agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud in a plea agreement filed in Bostons federal court. Giannulli will also plead guilty to a charge of honest services wire and mail fraud, prosecutors said. Others parents who've been sent to prison for participating in the scam include Desperate Housewives actress Felicity Huffman.
Felicity Huffman Is Released From Prison After Serving 11 Days
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Is Released From Prison After Serving 11 DaysFelicity Huffman is out of prison. Huffman, 56, was supposed to be released from the low-security prison on Sunday, which would have been the 13th day of her sentence. RELATED STORIESWas Felicity Huffman's Sentence in the College Scandal the Result of 'White Privilege'? Will Felicity Huffman Get Prison Time for College Admissions Scandal? Felicity Huffman's Daughter 'Has Nightmares' Over Armed Arrest of Mom: Documents
Felicity Huffman released from federal prison
Read full article: Felicity Huffman released from federal prison(CNN) - Actress Felicity Huffman was released Friday from a federal prison in Dublin, California, after serving 11 days of a two-week sentence for her role in the college admissions scam, according to the Bureau of Prisons. Huffman, the "Desperate Housewives" star, was the first of the more than 30 parents charged in the sprawling criminal case to begin serving a prison sentence. Huffman reported to federal prison October 15, according to a representative. In court during her sentencing, Huffman apologized to the judge, her daughters and her husband, actor William H. Macy. Huffman echoed that sentiment in a statement released to the news media, saying, "There are no excuses or justifications for my actions.
Felicity Huffman Released From Prison
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Released From PrisonHuffman turned herself in to federal prison on Oct. 15 to begin serving her sentence, and was dropped off by her husband, William H. Macy. Its federal prison. In a statement after the sentencing, Huffman said she accepted the court's sentencing and took full responsibility for her actions. I look forward to doing my community service hours and making a positive impact on my community. RELATED CONTENT:Martha Stewart Says Felicity Huffman 'Looked Pretty Schlumpy' in Her Prison AttireFelicity Huffman Photographed in Prison Uniform During Husband William H. Macy's Visit
Martha Stewart's Style Advice for Inmate Felicity Huffman
Read full article: Martha Stewart's Style Advice for Inmate Felicity HuffmanConvicted felon Martha Stewart is giving advice in the wake of new footage showing Felicity Huffman in her prison garb. Stewart, who served five months in prison in 2004 after an insider-trading scandal, was asked about Huffman at a Vanity Fair event in Los Angeles Tuesday. Meanwhile, many are curious if prosecutors brought a new charge against Lori Loughlin because they're frustrated with the light sentence Huffman and others have received. RELATED STORIESIs Felicity Huffman Getting Special Treatment in Prison? Felicity Huffman Takes a Stroll in Her Prison Garb: Today on Inside EditionInside Felicity Huffman's 1st Day in Prison
Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman: Faces of college admissions scandal
Read full article: Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman: Faces of college admissions scandalBut Huffman pleaded guilty, while Loughlin and her husband have fought the charges. BOSTON - As Felicity Huffman's time behind bars nears its end, Lori Loughlin's fate for her alleged role in the college admissions scandal is yet to be determined. After news of the scam broke, the two actresses became the face of the scandal -- but Huffman pleaded guilty, while Loughlin and her husband have fought the charges. Singer pleaded guilty to four federal charges and is cooperating with prosecutors. Last week, Huffman reported to federal prison in Dublin, California, to begin serving her two-week sentence.
Lori Loughlin's daughters no longer enrolled at USC, university says
Read full article: Lori Loughlin's daughters no longer enrolled at USC, university saysLOS ANGELES - Lori Loughlin's daughters are no longer enrolled at the University of Southern California, the school said in a statement to CNN on Monday. "Olivia Jade Giannulli and Isabella Rose Giannulli are not currently enrolled," the statement from the USC registrar's office read. Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were two of the many parents caught up in the college admissions scandal. They are accused of paying $500,000 to a fake charity to get their two daughters accepted into USC, falsely designating them as crew team recruits. Several attorneys for other parents involved in the scandal told CNN their clients would not be changing their positions.
Lori Loughlin's Daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli, Are No Longer Enrolled at USC
Read full article: Lori Loughlin's Daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli, Are No Longer Enrolled at USCLori Loughlins daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli, are no longer enrolled at the University of Southern California, ET can confirm. "The college scandal has been the biggest challenge of Lori's life," the source added. The source added that despite the drama initially causing friction amid the family, Loughlin has bonded with her daughters. See more on the college admissions scandal below. RELATED CONTENT:A Guide to the College Admissions Scandal Involving Felicity Huffman and Lori LoughlinLori Loughlin Has Extreme Anxiety Amid College Admissions Scandal, Source SaysLori Loughlin 'Incredibly Panicked' After Felicity Huffman Prison Sentencing, Source Says
Is Felicity Huffman Getting Special Treatment in Prison?
Read full article: Is Felicity Huffman Getting Special Treatment in Prison?Is Felicity Huffman getting special treatment in prison? Everyone is taken aback by images of a smiling Huffman exiting the prison facility, then walking freely through the prison parking lot. Prison consultant and former inmate Larry Levine said Huffmans treatment smacks of special privilege. Levine also said she's also receiving special treatment with meal privileges. RELATED STORIESInside Felicity Huffman's 1st Day in PrisonFelicity Huffman's New Life in PrisonWas Felicity Huffman's Sentence in the College Scandal the Result of 'White Privilege'?
Felicity Huffman Takes a Stroll in Her Prison Garb: Today on Inside Edition
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Takes a Stroll in Her Prison Garb: Today on Inside EditionFelicity Huffman was seen taking a walk in her green prison garb Saturday, giving the public a glimpse at her life behind bars. The former "Desperate Housewives" star is serving two weeks at a low-security federal prison in California for her part in the college admissions scandal. The parents of a slain American prosecutor have arrived on the remote island of Yap in the hopes of taking their daughter's body home. And an iconic scene from "Joker" has people flocking to the Bronx in New York City for a sweet photo op. For more Inside Edition stories tune in to today's show.
Felicity Huffman 'Doing Really Well' in Prison, Source Says (Exclusive)
Read full article: Felicity Huffman 'Doing Really Well' in Prison, Source Says (Exclusive)Felicity Huffman is getting through her time in prison. A source tells ET that "Felicity is doing really well and shes holding up" amid her 14-day prison sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal. Macy, the source says, also visited Huffman alone on Sunday. The source adds that the visit, which included seeing her mother in a dark green prison jumpsuit, was "hard for Georgia." RELATED CONTENT: Felicity Huffman Photographed in Prison Uniform During Visit With Family Embed Code RestartFelicity Huffman Photographed in Prison Uniform During Husband William H. Macy's VisitWhy Felicity Huffman Won't Serve All of Her 14-Day Prison SentenceWhat Felicity Huffman Can Expect in Prison: Bad Food, Kitchen Duty and a Roommate (Exclusive)
New photo shows Felicity Huffman in prison uniform
Read full article: New photo shows Felicity Huffman in prison uniformCNN Video(CNN) - The public got its first look at actress Felicity Huffman's life in prison as photos and a video taken Saturday showed her walking in a green prison uniform. The "Desperate Housewives" star was spotted in a dark green jumpsuit in the low-security federal prison in Dublin, California, five days into her two-week prison sentence for her role in the college admissions scam. In the photos and video, Huffman is wearing glasses, a white hat, black sneakers and a watch on her right wrist. Huffman reported to FCI Dublin on Tuesday and is the first of more than 30 parents charged in the case to begin serving a prison sentence. In court during her sentencing, Huffman apologized to the judge, her daughters and her husband, actor William H. Macy.
What life is like inside prison housing Felicity Huffman
Read full article: What life is like inside prison housing Felicity Huffman(CNN) - Actress Felicity Huffman began serving time in Dublin, California, this week at a federal prison that Forbes once said was among the "cushiest" in the country. Inmates can sunbathe on the weekends, but they have to wear a shirt and shorts, the handbook says. They can watch the lobby television until 8:45 p.m. during the week or 11:45 p.m. on weekends. Huffman will only spend 13 days thereHuffman was accused of spending $15,000 to boost her daughter's SAT scores. In court during her sentencing, Huffman apologized to the judge, her daughters and her husband, actor William H. Macy.
Alec Baldwin Doesn't Think Anyone Involved in College Admissions Scandal Should Go to Jail
Read full article: Alec Baldwin Doesn't Think Anyone Involved in College Admissions Scandal Should Go to JailAlec Baldwin is feeling for his friends Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy. "I dont think anyone involved in the college fraud cases should go to prison," Baldwin wrote. I dont think anyone involved in the college fraud cases should go to prison. I look forward to doing my community service hours and making a positive impact on my community. RELATED CONTENT:Why Felicity Huffman Won't Serve All of Her 14-Day Prison SentenceWhat Felicity Huffman Can Expect in Prison: Bad Food, Kitchen Duty and a Roommate (Exclusive)A Guide to the College Admissions Scandal Involving Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin
Why Felicity Huffman Won't Serve All of Her 14-Day Prison Sentence
Read full article: Why Felicity Huffman Won't Serve All of Her 14-Day Prison SentenceFelicity Huffman turned herself in to federal prison on Tuesday to begin serving time for her role in the college admissions scandal, but it seems she won't be behind bars for all 14 days of her original sentence. "Any part of a day spent in official detention equals one day for credit purposes," the spokesperson clarified. "Credit is given for time spent in official detention as a direct result of the federal offense for which the federal sentence was imposed." Felicity Huffman Turns Herself In: What We Know About Her Federal Prison Stay Embed Code Restart Felicity Huffman Turns Herself In: What We Know About Her Federal Prison StayHuffman has admitted to paying $15,000 to help get her eldest daughter, 19-year-old Sophia, into an elite college by cheating on the SAT. William H. Macy Drops Felicity Huffman Off at Prison as She Begins 14-Day Sentence Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENTWhat Felicity Huffman Can Expect in Prison: Bad Food, Kitchen Duty and a Roommate (Exclusive)Felicity Huffman Turns Herself In to Prison, William H. Macy Drops Her OffA Guide to the College Admissions Scandal Involving Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin
What Felicity Huffman Can Expect in Prison: Bad Food, Kitchen Duty and a Roommate (Exclusive)
Read full article: What Felicity Huffman Can Expect in Prison: Bad Food, Kitchen Duty and a Roommate (Exclusive)Povah says Huffman can expect to be put on kitchen duty when she's first admitted. "I can remember specifically one time going to food service which was, for me, the worst part of my incarceration. Food service is very loud. I would have to close my eyes and try to calm down because I just had my anxiety attacks when I was first incarcerated when I was going through food service. For the latest on Huffman, watch the video below: Felicity Huffman Turns Herself In: What We Know About Her Federal Prison Stay Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman Turns Herself In to Prison, William H. Macy Drops Her OffA Guide to the College Admissions Scandal Involving Felicity Huffman and Lori LoughlinFelicity Huffman Cracks a Smile During Outing After Prison Sentencing
Here's How to Get Better Service While Dining Out: Today on Inside Edition
Read full article: Here's How to Get Better Service While Dining Out: Today on Inside EditionWant better service at restaurants? He told Inside Edition what not to do to guarantee your waiter doesn't hate you. A newly released video shows a Florida cop shoving a teen suspect off a roof. Felicity Huffman woke up bright and early on her first full day in prison. For more Inside Edition stories tune in to today's show.
Inside Felicity Huffman's 1st Day in Prison
Read full article: Inside Felicity Huffman's 1st Day in PrisonFelicity Huffman was up at 5 a.m. Wednesday after her first night in federal prison. She made her bed and then was offered a breakfast of milk, fruit, her choice of hot or cold cereal, and bread with jelly. She spent eight months in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud. RELATED STORIESFelicity Huffman's New Life in PrisonWas Felicity Huffman's Sentence in the College Scandal the Result of 'White Privilege'? Prison Guards Will Try to 'Rattle' Felicity Huffman, Says Former Inmate
Is 'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant's Intro Best or Worst Ever? Today on Inside Edition
Read full article: Is 'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant's Intro Best or Worst Ever? Today on Inside EditionA "Wheel of Fortune" contestant's opening introduction is raising some eyebrows. Blair Davis told host Pat Sajak he was trapped in a "loveless marriage" and cursed with stepchildren. The recent shooting of Atatiana Jefferson has some wondering whether more emphasis is being placed on cop safety than civilian lives. Inside Edition visited a training center to see what prospective officers are being taught. For more Inside Edition stories tune in to today's show.
Felicity Huffman's New Life in Prison
Read full article: Felicity Huffman's New Life in PrisonActress Felicity Huffman took people by surprise Tuesday when she reported for her first day in federal prison 10 days earlier than expected. Husband William H. Macy reportedly drove her to the prison several hundred miles away from their home. The prison now holding her is a minimum-security facility with over 900 female inmates. RELATED STORIESWas Felicity Huffman's Sentence in the College Scandal the Result of 'White Privilege'? Felicity Huffman Smiles While Out With Daughter Days After SentencingPrison Guards Will Try to 'Rattle' Felicity Huffman, Says Former Inmate
Felicity Huffman Turns Herself In to Federal Prison After Being Sentenced in College Admissions
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Turns Herself In to Federal Prison After Being Sentenced in College AdmissionsIn addition to jail time, Huffman was sentenced to one year of supervised release, a $30,000 fine, and 250 hours of community service working one-on-one with children. In a statement after the sentencing, Huffman -- who formally pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud and honest services mail fraud back in April -- said she accepted the court's decision. I look forward to doing my community service hours and making a positive impact on my community. I also plan to continue making contributions wherever I can well after those service hours are completed. RELATED CONTENT: Lori Loughin Incredibly Panicked After Felicity Huffmans College Admission Scandal Sentencing Embed Code RestartFelicity Huffman Explains Her Side of College Admissions Scandal in Moving LetterCollege Admissions Scandal: A Guide to Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin and the Lifetime MovieLori Loughlin Has Extreme Anxiety Amid College Admissions Scandal, Source Says
College Admissions Scandal: A Guide to Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin and the Lifetime Movie
Read full article: College Admissions Scandal: A Guide to Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin and the Lifetime MovieAmericas secondary education system and Hollywood alike were rocked when 50 people, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin as well as ringleader William Rick Singer, were charged in a massive college admissions cheating scam in March 2019. Its a cautionary tale, Miller tells ET of The College Admissions Scandal, which premieres Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. College Admissions Scandal MovieWhile ripped from the headlines, Lifetimes film does not depict the stories of Huffman and Loughlin. What they do share with Huffman, Loughlin and the others is an obsession with getting their teenage kids into the best possible college -- and doing whatever it takes to get them there. The two willingly partake in college admissions consultant Rick Singers (Michael Shanks) offer to take a side door into the prestigious institutions of their dreams, from inflating SAT scores to faking participating in school sports.
Couple get month sentence in college bribery scandal
Read full article: Couple get month sentence in college bribery scandalThey follow five other parents who have been sentenced so far, with prison sentences ranging from 14 days to five months. They said the couple planned to use the test scores to get their daughter into Duke University, where Marcia Abbott had received an English degree. Meanwhile, the case's lead prosecutor said he plans to recommend longer prison sentences for "Full House" star Lori Loughlin and other parents contesting the charges against them. "Let's say she goes through to trial: If it's after trial, I think certainly we'd be asking for something substantially higher. The "Desperate Housewives" star was sentenced Sept. 13 after she admitted to paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT score.
Couple get month sentence in college bribery scandal
Read full article: Couple get month sentence in college bribery scandalThey follow five other parents who have been sentenced so far, with prison sentences ranging from 14 days to five months. They said the couple planned to use the test scores to get their daughter into Duke University, where Marcia Abbott had received an English degree. Meanwhile, the case's lead prosecutor said he plans to recommend longer prison sentences for "Full House" star Lori Loughlin and other parents contesting the charges against them. "Let's say she goes through to trial: If it's after trial, I think certainly we'd be asking for something substantially higher. The "Desperate Housewives" star was sentenced Sept. 13 after she admitted to paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT score.
Lori Loughlin Experiencing Extreme Anxiety Amid College Admissions Scandal, Source Says
Read full article: Lori Loughlin Experiencing Extreme Anxiety Amid College Admissions Scandal, Source SaysThe college admissions scandal and its legal ramifications are taking a real toll on Lori Loughlin. "The college scandal has been the biggest challenge of Lori's life," the source tells ET. At first when the news broke, it felt like her family life imploded, but the family has joined together and have built a united front. Although there's a great deal at stake, the source says Loughlin "hopes when the judge hears her story, she will beat the charges. RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman & Lori Loughlin-Inspired 'College Admissions Scandal' Gets First Trailer (Exclusive)Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Are Not Getting Divorced Despite ReportsJohn Stamos 'Can't Process' Lori Loughlin's College Admissions Scandal
Emmys 2019: That Felicity Huffman Joke and More of the Shadiest Moments
Read full article: Emmys 2019: That Felicity Huffman Joke and More of the Shadiest MomentsThe 2019 Emmy Awards was fun-filled night, but it had its fair share of moments that were filled with subtle and not-so-subtle shade. During the telecast, the comedian cracked a joke about Felicity Huffman, who recently got sentenced to two weeks in prison for her involvement in the college admissions scandal. The drama between RuPaul and Billy Porter has all the gays SHOOK!#Emmyspic.twitter.com/ZmNwWN0wTU Mario (@mtehuitz) September 23, 2019See more from the Emmys, below. RELATED CONTENT:Did Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner Get Laughed at While Presenting at 2019 Emmys? Emmys 2019: Bill Hader Addresses 'Saturday Night Live' Firing Shane GillisEmmys 2019: 'Game of Thrones' and 'Fleabag' Win the Night's Top Awards
Martha Stewart Shares Advice for Celebrities Rebuilding After Prison (Exclusive)
Read full article: Martha Stewart Shares Advice for Celebrities Rebuilding After Prison (Exclusive)Martha Stewart has some words of wisdom for anyone looking to rebuild their life after prison. Later that month, Stewart told ET of the actress' situation: "I feel sorry for them. And, after Huffman's sentencing, a source told ET that Loughlin is on edge concerning her upcoming trial. "She can't help thinking, if Felicity received real prison time, what could that mean for her?" RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman Cracks a Smile During Outing After Prison SentencingLori Loughlin 'Incredibly Panicked' After Felicity Huffman Prison Sentencing, Source SaysMartha Stewart on Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman's Legal Drama: 'I Just Feel Sorry for Them' (Exclusive)
Felicity Huffman Seen Out for 1st Time After 14-Day Sentence: Today on Inside Edition
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Seen Out for 1st Time After 14-Day Sentence: Today on Inside EditionFelicity Huffman was spotted out and about this past weekend after being sentenced to 14 days behind bars for her role in the college admissions scandal. Huffman was dressed casually as she appeared to help her daughter Sophia move. Christie Brinkley is dropping out of "Dancing With the Stars" and being replaced by her daughter! Watch the terrifying surveillance video. For these stories and more, watch Inside Edition.
Felicity Huffman Smiles While Out With Daughter Days After Sentencing
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Smiles While Out With Daughter Days After SentencingFelicity Huffman was spotted out on mom duty, weeks before she must report to serve her 14-day sentence in the college admissions scandal. The actress was photographed with husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia, whom they appeared to be helping move over the weekend. She managed a smile as they carried boxes together. Huffman and Sophia were also snapped outside a center for at-risk teens in Los Angeles. RELATED STORIESPrison Guards Will Try to 'Rattle' Felicity Huffman, Says Former InmateFelicity Huffman's Daughter 'Has Nightmares' Over Armed Arrest of Mom: DocumentsAbby Lee Miller Has Prison Advice for Felicity Huffman
Lori Loughlin 'Incredibly Panicked' After Felicity Huffman Prison Sentencing, Source Says
Read full article: Lori Loughlin 'Incredibly Panicked' After Felicity Huffman Prison Sentencing, Source SaysLori Loughlin is feeling the heat. "Lori has kept a close eye on Felicity throughout the case and after hearing her 14-day sentence, she's been incredibly panicked," the source tells ET. The source added: "Lori didn't believe Felicity should have pleaded guilty but now watching her situation play out, she's been in fear of what's to come for her. "Lori and her husband worked hard this summer to hold their family together, but it's been very rough," the source added. RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Prison and $30,000 Fine After College Admissions ScandalFelicity Huffman & Lori Loughlin-Inspired 'College Admissions Scandal' Gets First Trailer (Exclusive)Lori Loughlin and Husband Hold Hands as They Make Court Appearance in Boston
John Legend: Prison isn't always the best answer
Read full article: John Legend: Prison isn't always the best answerAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images(CNN) - John Legend is weighing in on prison sentences a day after actress Felicity Huffman got 14 days for her role in the nationwide college admission scandal. In a series of tweets Saturday, Legend, who champions criminal justice reform, said prison is not always the answer for every mistake. "I get why everyone gets mad when rich person X gets a short sentence and poor person of color Y gets a long one. The answer isn't for X to get more; it's for both of them to get less (or even none!!!) In addition to two weeks in prison, the "Desperate Housewives" star was sentenced to one year supervised release and 250 hours of community service.
Huffman wants to do time at low security Calif. prison
Read full article: Huffman wants to do time at low security Calif. prisonAs an inmate at Federal Correctional Institution Dublin, the "Desperate Housewives" actress would have to don khaki clothing with her name and inmate number. For example, inmates at FCI Dublin can sunbathe on the weekends, but they have to wear a shirt and shorts, the handbook says. Inmates can watch the lobby television until 8:45 p.m. during the week, or until 11:45 p.m. on the weekends. Huffman, along with the actress Lori Loughlin, was among the most high-profile parents swept up in the scandal, dubbed "Varsity Blues." Prosecutors had suggested Huffman spend one month in prison and pay a $20,000 fine.
Here's what Felicity Huffman said at her sentencing
Read full article: Here's what Felicity Huffman said at her sentencingFelicity Huffman exits the John Joseph Moakley U.S. BOSTON (CNN) - Before she was sentenced to 14 days in prison on Friday, actress Felicity Huffman told a federal judge she could have stopped her involvement in the college admissions scandal and was "deeply ashamed" that she didn't. Speaking to Judge Indira Talwani, Huffman talked about driving her daughter to a testing center to take a SAT test. Huffman said her daughter told her, "I don't know who you are anymore, Mom. "I am deeply ashamed of what I have done," Huffman told the judge.
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison
Read full article: Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prisonBOSTON - Felicity Huffman will spend 14 days in prison for her role in what authorities have called the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted. Prosecutors had suggested Huffman spend one month in prison and pay a $20,000 fine. Ultimately, Huffman "knew it was a fraud," Judge Indira Talwani said, adding, "it was not an impulsive act." In last week's letter to Talwani, Huffman tried to explain why she felt she had to participate in the scam. "I had no adequate answer for her," Huffman wrote.
Prison Guards Will Try to 'Rattle' Felicity Huffman, Says Former Inmate
Read full article: Prison Guards Will Try to 'Rattle' Felicity Huffman, Says Former InmateFelicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days behind bars for her role in the college admissions scandal. 'I dont know who you are anymore, Mom,'" Huffman said her daughter said. Coulman said the other inmates will probably leave Huffman alone and that it's the guards that she will need to watch out for. RELATED STORIESWill Felicity Huffman Get Prison Time for College Admissions Scandal? Felicity Huffman's Daughter 'Has Nightmares' Over Armed Arrest of Mom: DocumentsFelicity Huffman Holds Brother's Hand as She Arrives to Plead Guilty in College Scandal
Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Prison and $30,000 Fine After College Admissions Scandal
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Prison and $30,000 Fine After College Admissions ScandalFelicity Huffman was sentenced Friday in Boston, Massachusetts, for her role in the college admissions scandal. The 56-year-old actress was sentenced to 14 days in prison, 12 months of supervised release, 250 hours of community service working one-on-one with children and a $30,000 fine. The actress has admitted to paying $15,000 to help get her eldest daughter, 19-year-old Sophia, into an elite college by cheating on the SAT. Huffman and Macy arrived in Boston on Wednesday for her sentencing, ET exclusively reported. Watch the video below for more:RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman Felt Like 'the Ugliest One' While on 'Desperate Housewives' Set, Show Creator SaysFelicity Huffman Explains Her Side of College Admissions Scandal in Moving LetterMeghan McCain Says Felicity Huffman 'Deserves to Go to Jail' Over College Admissions Scandal
Does Melania Trump's Coat Show Plane Flying Into Tower? Today on Inside Edition
Read full article: Does Melania Trump's Coat Show Plane Flying Into Tower? Today on Inside EditionMelania Trump is no stranger to fashion controversies, but her newest scandal may be the most outrageous of all. For a 9/11 tribute last year, the first lady donned a coat that featured stitching on the back that some say makes it look like a plane flying into a tower. Will Felicity Huffman face time behind bars for her role in the college admissions scandal? And what a former "Survivor" producer is saying after he was released from a Mexican prison after killing his wife. For these stories and more, watch Inside Edition.
Will Felicity Huffman Get Prison Time for College Admissions Scandal?
Read full article: Will Felicity Huffman Get Prison Time for College Admissions Scandal?The 56-year-old actress will be sentenced Friday for her role in the college admissions cheating scandal. Prosecutors have recommended a month in federal prison. If she does get time, she may serve her sentence Victorville Federal Prison Camp in San Bernardino, California. There's already a Lifetime movie inspired by the college admissions scandal scheduled to premiere next month with characters based on Huffman and Lori Loughlin, who denies any part in the scheme. Before he began his sentence, Sorrentino was given advice by his Uncle Nino on Jersey Shore that Huffman could use too.
Ruling in college admissions scam could reduce prison time
Read full article: Ruling in college admissions scam could reduce prison timeBOSTON - A federal judge's coming ruling in the college admissions scandal could determine whether the wealthy parents in the case get significant prison time -- or whether they only get a slap on the wrist. Federal court Judge Indira Talwani heard arguments on this debate in federal court Tuesday. These parents signed plea deals in which federal prosecutors agreed to recommend they get prison time at the low end of the federal sentencing guidelines range. But in the admissions scam, the fraud losses are more ephemeral, CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said. Fraud cases usually have clear monetary losses that play a role in the sentencing calculations, but that's not clear in the college admissions scam.
Felicity Huffman Arrives in Boston With William H. Macy Ahead of Her Sentencing (Exclusive)
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Arrives in Boston With William H. Macy Ahead of Her Sentencing (Exclusive)Felicity Huffman has landed in Boston with her husband, William H. Macy, ahead of her sentencing in the college bribery scandal later this week. The two were seated in first class, the eyewitness shares, with Huffman sitting in the aisle seat and a "serious" looking Macy by the window. During the flight, Huffman knitted for about 30 minutes, and also watched a movie. A source told ET last week that Huffman has been feeling "very emotional" ahead of her sentencing, which is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 13. RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman Explains Her Side of College Admissions Scandal in Moving LetterFelicity Huffman Is 'Very Emotional' Ahead of Sentencing in College Admission Scandal, Source Says (Exclusive)Felicity Huffman & Lori Loughlin-Inspired 'College Admissions Scandal' Gets First Trailer (Exclusive)
Felicity Huffman Felt Like 'the Ugliest One' While on 'Desperate Housewives'
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Felt Like 'the Ugliest One' While on 'Desperate Housewives'Felicity Huffman is receiving support from her friends and family amid her involvement in the college admissions scandal. Felicity and her cast members (Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, and Nicollette Sheridan) were swarmed by photographers, Cherry detailed. Additionally, Cherry also recalled how there was a "problematic cast member" on Desperate Housewives and how Huffman was always polite, despite the person's attitude. Huffman formally pleaded guilty for her part in the massive college admissions scam during a tearful court appearance in May. RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman Explains Her Side of College Admissions Scandal in Moving LetterMeghan McCain Says Felicity Huffman 'Deserves to Go to Jail' Over College Admissions ScandalFelicity Huffman Is 'Very Emotional' Ahead of Sentencing in College Admission Scandal, Source Says (Exclusive)
Felicity Huffman Explains Her Side of College Admissions Scandal in Moving Letter
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Explains Her Side of College Admissions Scandal in Moving LetterFelicity Huffman is sharing her side of the story. As the 56-year-old actress awaits her sentencing in the college admissions scandal on Friday, she has penned a sincere and emotional letter to the judge in the case, sharing her side of the story. In the letter obtained by ET, Huffman begins by writing, I am concerned that in giving you context it will seem like I am offering you a justification. Huffman formally pleaded guilty for her part in the massive college admissions scam during a tearful court appearance in May. She was humbled by what happened and I think she did handle it with as much grace as she could in that situation.For more on the scandal, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman Is 'Very Emotional' Ahead of Sentencing in College Admission Scandal, Source Says (Exclusive)Felicity Huffman & Lori Loughlin-Inspired 'College Admissions Scandal' Gets First Trailer (Exclusive)Lifetime's College Admissions Scandal Movie Casts One of Felicity Huffman's Former Co-Stars
Felicity Huffman explains role in college cheating scandal
Read full article: Felicity Huffman explains role in college cheating scandalThe "Desperate Housewives" star is one of dozens of defendants charged in a massive college admissions cheating scam. In the three-page letter, Huffman details early struggles with her daughter's medical issues and learning disabilities. Singer pleaded guilty to four charges in March related to cheating on standardized tests and bribing college coaches and administrators. Huffman said Singer told her "'we will make sure she gets the scores she needs" by having a proctor bump up her scores after she takes the test. "In my desperation to be a good mother, I talked myself into believing that all I was doing was giving my daughter a fair shot," Huffman wrote.
Felicity Huffman's Daughter 'Has Nightmares' Over Armed Arrest of Mom in College
Read full article: Felicity Huffman's Daughter 'Has Nightmares' Over Armed Arrest of Mom in CollegeShe called us from the airport in hysterics, begging us to, Do something, please, do something,'" Macy wrote. In my desperation to be a good mother, I talked myself into believing that all I was doing was giving my daughter a fair shot. I see the irony in that statement now because what I have done is the opposite of fair," she said. Prosecutors are pushing for a 10-month prison sentence, while her lawyers are pulling for probation, a fine and community service. RELATED STORIESFelicity Huffman Holds Brother's Hand as She Arrives to Plead Guilty in College ScandalAbby Lee Miller Has Prison Advice for Felicity HuffmanFelicity Huffman to Plead Guilty in College Admissions Case: 'I Am Ashamed of the Pain I Have Caused'
Celebs write to support Felicity Huffman
Read full article: Celebs write to support Felicity HuffmanFelicity Huffman exits the John Joseph Moakley U.S. (CNN) - Actress Felicity Huffman is asking for a year's probation, 250 hours of community service and a $20,000 fine for her involvement in the college admissions scandal, a new filing from her attorneys says. Longoria: Huffman took me under her wingIn her letter of support, Longoria said she saw Huffman "every day, of every week for nearly 15 hours a day," during their time together on the show "Desperate Housewives." Longoria wrote that she would "not have survived those 10 years if it wasn't for the friendship of Felicity." Husband says the actress rarely leaves her homeIn his letter of support, Macy detailed the trauma the case has caused their family.
Felicity Huffman Is 'Very Emotional' Ahead of Sentencing in College Admission Scandal,
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Is 'Very Emotional' Ahead of Sentencing in College Admission Scandal,Felicity Huffman is hoping for the best ahead of her sentencing in the college admissions scandal. A source told ET on Friday that the 56-year-old actress is "preparing for whatever the sentence will be [next] Friday." Huffman formally pleaded guilty for her part in a massive college admissions scam during a tearful court appearance back in May. Huffman's case, as well as Lori Loughlin's alleged involvement in the college admissions, inspired Lifetime's upcoming movie, The College Admissions Scandal. RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman & Lori Loughlin-Inspired 'College Admissions Scandal' Gets First Trailer (Exclusive)Lifetime's College Admissions Scandal Movie Casts One of Felicity Huffman's Former Co-StarsFelicity Huffman Reflects on Bringing Her Own Mothering Experiences to Her Role in Otherhood (Exclusive)
Felicity Huffman & Lori Loughlin-Inspired 'College Admissions Scandal' Movie Gets
Read full article: Felicity Huffman & Lori Loughlin-Inspired 'College Admissions Scandal' Movie GetsFelicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin's stories have inspired Lifetime's upcoming movie, The College Admissions Scandal -- and ET is exclusively debuting the trailer. The film, set to air next month, stars Penelope Ann Miller and Mia Kirshner in roles inspired by Huffman and Loughlin's involvement in the massive college admissions bribery scam, uncovered by authorities earlier this year. According to Lifetime, the film will follow "the story of over 50 wealthy and elite families that tried to cheat the college admissions system," with Miller and Kirshner playing just two of those parents. The College Admissions Scandal premieres Oct. 13 on Lifetime. RELATED CONTENT:Lifetime's College Admissions Scandal Movie Casts One of Felicity Huffman's Former Co-StarsLori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Are Not Getting Divorced Despite ReportsJohn Stamos Says He 'Just Can't Process' Lori Loughlin's College Admissions Scandal
Lifetime's College Admissions Scandal Movie Casts One of Felicity Huffman's Former Co-Star
Read full article: Lifetime's College Admissions Scandal Movie Casts One of Felicity Huffman's Former Co-StarThe College Admissions Scandal has found its leading ladies. On Monday, Lifetime announced that Penelope Ann Miller and Mia Kirshner will star in the network's upcoming movie, which mirrors the real-life scandal that involved Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman. In regard to the real-life scandal, a source recently told ET that Loughlin is "wondering each day if she's made the wrong decision" after reportedly rejecting a plea deal. The College Admissions Scandal is set to debut on Lifetime this fall. RELATED CONTENT:Eva Longoria Addresses Felicity Huffman's College Admissions ScandalLifetime Is Making a College Admissions Scandal MovieOlivia Jade Spotted Shopping With Sister Isabella Amid College Admissions Scandal
Felicity Huffman Reflects on Bringing Her Own Mothering Experiences to Her Role in Otherhood
Read full article: Felicity Huffman Reflects on Bringing Her Own Mothering Experiences to Her Role in OtherhoodFelicity Huffman's public life has been largely consumed in recent months by the ongoing legal drama surrounding her involvement in the college admissions scandal. In Otherhood, Huffman and co-stars Angela Bassett and Patricia Arquette play empty nester moms who feel somewhat forgotten when Mother's Day rolls around. Huffman formally pleaded guilty for her part in a massive college admissions scam during a tearful court appearance back in May. "I think she's handling it like a grown-up person. RELATED CONTENT:Eva Longoria Says Felicity Huffman Handled College Admissions Scandal With 'Grace' (Exclusive)Lifetime Is Making a College Admissions Scandal MovieFelicity Huffman Not Submitted for 2019 Emmy Consideration Following College Admissions ScandalFelicity Huffman Celebrates Daughter Sofia's Graduation Amid College Admissions Scandal
Operation Varsity Blues is coming to Lifetime
Read full article: Operation Varsity Blues is coming to LifetimeYou remember the big college admissions scandal from earlier this year, right? In case youve been living under a rock, Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are two of the biggest names when it comes to the accused parties. Operation Varsity Blues, as its been called by investigators, involves parents who allegedly bribed college admissions officials to allow their children in at different schools, including the University of Southern California, where Loughlins daughter, social media star Olivia Jade Giannulli, attended. Whos going to play Huffman? The Lifetime network announced the news Tuesday with a working title of College Admissions Scandal, but the network acknowledges that the title may change, People says.
Lifetime Is Making a College Admissions Scandal Movie Following Lori Loughlin and Felicity
Read full article: Lifetime Is Making a College Admissions Scandal Movie Following Lori Loughlin and FelicityThe college admissions scandal is being dramatized for Lifetime. In a press release on Tuesday, the network announced that it plans to release a two-hour film about the real-life scandal, for which both Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman have been charged. "College Admissions Scandal will follow two wealthy mothers who share an obsession with getting their teenagers into the best possible college. Last month, a source told ET that Loughlin is "wondering each day if she's made the wrong decision" after reportedly rejecting a plea deal. RELATED CONTENT:Lori Loughlin's Relationship With Daughter Olivia has 'Improved' After College Scandal Fallout, Source SaysLori Loughlin Having Doubts About Not Guilty Plea, Feels 'Very Much Alone'Felicity Huffman Celebrates Daughter Sofia's Graduation Amid College Admissions Scandal