"Fast fashion" castoffs from U.S. causing environmental strain overseas
Americans have been buying more "fast fashion" items in recent years, and when used clothing eventually gets donated to charity, it can make its way into landfills overseas. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined CBSN to discuss the environmental burden it's causing in Ghana.
news.yahoo.comEx-UCLA coach gets 8 months in prison for admissions scam
FILE - 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.
Netflix doc to examine man behind college admissions scandal
This 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 โ 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 โOperation 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 childrenโs entrance exams or pretend their kids were star athletes for sports they didnโt play. Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and several other charges, and is expected to testify at defendants' trials.
Mossimo Giannulli loses bid to finish prison term at home
FILE - Clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, foreground, departs federal court in Boston on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. Giannulli is asking to serve the remainder of his five-month prison term at home, saying he spent eight weeks in solitary confinement before being transferred to a minimum security camp this week. Giannulli's lawyers said Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 that Giannulli believed he would only be held in quarantine for a short time before testing negative for the coronavirus. Giannulli's quarantine was supposed to end on Dec. 7, but on that day, several other inmates in his quarantine unit tested positive for the virus, the judge wrote. Soon after, Giannulli reported a headache and lost his sense of smell, so officials extended his quarantine, the judge wrote.
Lori Loughlin released from prison after serving two months for college admissions scam
"Full House" actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college. Loughlin was released from the federal lockup in Dublin, California, where she had been serving her sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme, the federal Bureau of Prisons said. Her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, is serving his five-month sentence at a prison in Lompoc near Santa Barbara, California. Loughlin and Giannulli were both initially supposed to report to prison on Nov. 19, but prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed Loughlin could start her sentence on Oct. 30. Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli, right, leave the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston on Aug. 27, 2019.
cbsnews.comLori Loughlin released after prison term in college scam
Loughlin was released from federal prison in Dublin, Calif., Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)โFull Houseโ actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college. Loughlin was released from the federal lockup in Dublin, California, where she had been serving her sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme, the federal Bureau of Prisons said. Her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, is serving his five-month sentence at a prison in Lompoc near Santa Barbara, California. Loughlin and Giannulli were both initially supposed to report to prison on Nov. 19, but prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed Loughlin could start her sentence on Oct. 30.
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 โ Maybe Olivia Jade Giannulli had hoped for kid-glove treatment in choosing the family vibe of โRed Table Talkโ 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 motherโs objections, struck an understanding tone with her. โNo matter what the situation is, you donโt want to see your parents go to prison....
Mossimo Giannulli reports to prison in college bribery case
FILE - 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 โ 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, โFull Houseโ 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.
Actor Lori Loughlin reports to prison in college scam
BOSTON โ โFull Houseโ actor Lori Loughlin has reported to a federal prison in California to begin serving her two-month sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal, authorities said Friday. The U.S. Attorney's office in Boston said Loughlin was being processed at the federal lockup in Dublin, California. Prosecutors said Giannulli didn't report to prison with Loughlin on Friday. Among the other high-profile parents who have been sent to prison for participating in the scam is โDesperate Housewivesโ actor Felicity Huffman. She served nearly two weeks behind bars late last year in the same California prison after she admitted to paying $15,000 to have someone correct her daughterโs entrance exam answers.
Few parents, coaches still fighting charges in college scam
Just 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
Loughlin 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.
Lori Loughlin, other parents lose bid to dismiss U.S. college scam charges
BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday declined to dismiss the charges against Full House actress Lori Loughlin and other wealthy parents awaiting trial in the U.S. college admissions scandal after they accused investigators of fabricating evidence. Gorton said he also would not bar prosecutors from introducing at trial secretly recorded calls Singer placed to the parents. Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are set to face trial in October with six other parents. The parents lawyers maintain they believed their payments were legitimate donations. They said the notes showed investigators coerced Singer into lying to fabricate evidence supporting their criminal intent.
feeds.reuters.com5 things to know today - that aren't about the virus
McMichael's father, Gregory, who was also at the scene, said Arbery was shot as the two men fought over the gun, according to the police report. The AP has not been able to verify the source of the video. (Twitter via AP)Your daily look at nonvirus stories in the news:1. DOJ ABRUPTLY DROPS FLYNN CASE The prosecution against Trumpโs first national security adviser has become a rallying cry for the president and his supporters in attacking the FBIโs Russia investigation. JUDGE WON'T TOSS COLLEGE BRIBERY CHARGES A federal judge has refused to dismiss charges against actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband and other prominent parents accused of cheating the college admissions process.
Prosecutors deny misconduct in U.S. college admissions scandal
BOSTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors on Friday denied that law enforcement engaged in misconduct, fabricated evidence or tried to entrap Full House actress Lori Loughlin or other wealthy parents who are now awaiting trial in the U.S. college admissions scandal. FILE PHOTO: Actress Lori Loughlin, and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli leave the federal courthouse after a hearing on charges in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., August 27, 2019. Prosecutors acknowledged that investigators directed Singer during recorded calls with the parents to use ruses, but said his calls with them were consistent with evidence they had gathered and did not amount to government misconduct. The government did not use Singer to suborn the commission of a crime, prosecutors wrote. Prosecutors said Singer at that time resisted using blunt language to refer to the money as bribes.
feeds.reuters.comActress Lori Loughlin among parents to face U.S. college scam trial in October
BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday said actress Lori Loughlin in October will be among eight parents accused of participating in a vast U.S. college admissions bribery and fraud scheme to face the first trial to result from the scandal. The Full House star, along with her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are among 15 parents fighting charges brought by federal prosecutors in Boston stemming from the U.S. college admissions scandal. U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton said the first group of parents would face trial on Oct. 5, while the remaining ones would go on trial on Jan. 11. FILE PHOTO: Actress Lori Loughlin, and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli leave the federal courthouse after a hearing on charges in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., August 27, 2019. This case needs to be resolved expeditiously by trial or otherwise, he said.
feeds.reuters.comActress Lori Loughlin among parents to face October trial over U.S. college scam
FILE PHOTO: Actress Lori Loughlin, and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli leave the federal courthouse after a hearing on charges in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., August 27, 2019. REUTERS/Josh ReynoldsBOSTON (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday said Full House actress Lori Loughlin will be among eight parents accused of participating in a vast U.S. college admissions bribery and fraud scheme to in October face the first trial to result from the scandal. The Full House star along with her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are among 15 parents fighting charges brought by federal prosecutors in Boston stemming from the U.S. college admissions scandal.
feeds.reuters.comNew evidence backs Loughlins and Giannullis innocence, lawyer says
The filing came on the eve of a status hearing in the case scheduled for Thursday at Bostons federal court in the sweeping college admissions bribery case. It was expected that the judge would set a trial date for the parents still fighting the charges at that hearing. Authorities say the money was funneled through a sham charity operated by college admissions consultant Rick Singer, who has pleaded guilty to orchestrating the scheme. They have accused prosecutors of hiding crucial evidence that could prove the couples innocence because it would undermine their case. Federal prosecutors have said that the first trial for the parents should begin in October, and that Loughlin and Giannulli should be tried in the first group.
latimes.comLoughlin's lawyers say prosecutors are hiding key evidence
"This court's intervention is urgently needed," the couple's lawyers wrote in the filing. In previous court documents, prosecutors said the couple knew their payments were being used to bribe a USC sports official. The lawyers said they think prosecutors are withholding evidence supporting that claim because it could undermine their case. The couple's lawyers are demanding to see FBI reports from the agency's interviews with Singer. The dispute arises as parents and prosecutors gather information in preparation of jury trials that are expected to begin in 2020.
chicagotribune.comLori Loughlin's lawyers say prosecutors are "concealing" key evidence in college admissions case
Boston Lawyers for actress Lori Loughlin say federal prosecutors are holding back crucial evidence that could prove her innocence in the college admissions scandal. "This court's intervention is urgently needed," the couple's lawyers wrote in the filing. The lawyers said they think prosecutors are withholding evidence supporting that claim because it could undermine their case. The couple's lawyers are demanding to see FBI reports from the agency's interviews with Singer. Lawyers for Loughlin and Giannulli said they have received only a "one-sentence bullet point" summarizing Singer's statements to the FBI.
cbsnews.comLori Loughlin's lawyers say prosecutors are "concealing" key evidence in college admissions case
Boston Lawyers for actress Lori Loughlin say federal prosecutors are holding back crucial evidence that could prove her innocence in the college admissions scandal. "This court's intervention is urgently needed," the couple's lawyers wrote in the filing. The lawyers said they think prosecutors are withholding evidence supporting that claim because it could undermine their case. The couple's lawyers are demanding to see FBI reports from the agency's interviews with Singer. Lawyers for Loughlin and Giannulli said they have received only a "one-sentence bullet point" summarizing Singer's statements to the FBI.
cbsnews.comOlivia Jade, daughter of Lori Loughlin, returns to YouTube following college admissions scandal
The daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli posted her first YouTube video since the arrest of her parents in March. Olivia Jade became one of the most visible figures in the college admissions scandal that ensnared dozens of wealthy parents and their children. Jade said the pull of social media was too strong to stay away, however. "I actually really, really miss it," she said. In the wake of the scandal, Jade lost advertising deals that included cosmetics retailer Sephora and hair products company TRESemme.
cbsnews.comDaughter in admissions scandal returns to YouTube channel
She says she debated for months whether to return to her channel, which focused on fashion, beauty and video-diary entries about her life. In her new video, Jade says she stayed away from social media because she is legally prohibited from talking about the scandal, and it seemed pointless to appear and ignore it. Jade said the pull of social media was too strong to stay away. "I actually really, really miss it," she says. Jade went silent on social media after her parents' March arrest and lost advertising deals that included cosmetics retailer Sephora and hair products company TRESemme.
chicagotribune.comLori Loughlin and husband plead not guilty to bribery charge
(CNN) - Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, have pleaded not guilty to a third charge related to the college admissions scam, according to court records. Last month, Loughlin and Giannulli were charged with one count of bribery in a third superseding indictment. The new charge accuses Loughlin and Giannulli of bribing University of Southern California employees to get their daughters admitted. The additional bribery charge carries up to five years in prison. Loughlin and Giannulli are among 11 parents who faced the additional bribery charge filed by federal prosecutors in Massachusetts.
Lori Loughlin Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges in the College Admissions Case
Lori Loughlin is planning to fight the new charges she is facing in connection with the college admissions scandal. In the court documents, which were filed on Friday, Loughlin and Giannulli waived their right to appear at a November 20th arraignment in Boston. On Oct. 22, the couple and nine other parents received the additional charges by a grand jury for their alleged role in the college admissions scandal. A source recently told ET that Loughlin has mounting fear over the case, especially after being hit with more charges. Watch the video below for the latest on Loughlin: Lori Loughlin 'Scared To Death' In Light of New Bribery Charge Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Bob Saget Addresses Lori Loughlin's College Admissions Scandal: 'I Don't Cut People Out'Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Facing New Charges in College Admissions CaseA Guide to the College Admissions Scandal Involving Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin
Lori Loughlin fears she may go to prison, source tells CNN
(CNN) - Lori Loughlin has hit "rock bottom," according to a long-time friend of the actress. "She's at rock bottom, devastated," the source tells CNN. The new charge accuses Loughlin and Giannulli of bribing University of Southern California employees to get their daughters admitted to the school. When asked by CNN how her marriage has been affected by this scandal the source said it's "beyond strained." The source noted that Loughlin and her daughters are "closer than ever."
Martha Stewart's Style Advice for Inmate Felicity Huffman
Convicted 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 'Scared to Death' After Additional Charge in College Admissions Case
Lori Loughlin is having some "sleepless nights." The Fuller House star, her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and nine other parents received additional charges by a grand jury on Tuesday in connection with the college admissions scandal. The reality is overwhelming," the source says of Loughlin, who is facing up to 20 years in prison. The new charge against Loughlin and Giannulli comes the same week that ET confirmed their daughters are no longer enrolled at USC. Here's more on how Loughlin is coping during this time: Lori Loughlin's Relationship with Daughter Olivia Jade Has 'Improved,' Source Says Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Facing New Charges in College Admissions CaseLori Loughlin's Daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli, Are No Longer Enrolled at USCLori Loughlin Has Extreme Anxiety Amid College Admissions Scandal, Source Says
Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman: Faces of college admissions scandal
But 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.
Loughlin among parents, others facing new charges in U.S. college admissions scandal
FILE PHOTO: Actor Lori Loughlin, and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, leave the federal courthouse after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File PhotoBOSTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors on Tuesday said they had brought additional charges against 18 wealthy parents, former university athletic officials and others accused of participating in the largest U.S. college admissions scam ever uncovered. Among those facing new charges are 11 parents including Full House star Lori Loughlin, who federal prosecutors in Boston say conspired to bribe University of Southern California employees to secure the admission of her two daughters. They are among 52 people charged with participating in a vast scheme in which wealthy parents conspired with a California college admissions consultant to use bribery and other forms of fraud to secure the admission of their children to top schools. Celebrities and top executives were among the 35 parents charged in relation to the scandal, including Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman, who last week began serving a 14-day prison term after pleading guilty.
feeds.reuters.comLori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Facing New Charges in College Admissions Case
Lori Loughlin is facing a new charge in connection with the college admissions scandal. The Fuller House star, her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and nine other parents charged in the case received additional charges by a grand jury on Tuesday. Loughlin and Giannulli were charged in a second superseding indictment on conspiring to commit fraud and money laundering in April, and have pleaded not guilty. The new charge against Loughlin and Giannulli comes just one day after ET confirmed their daughters are no longer enrolled at USC. RELATED CONTENT:Felicity Huffman 'Doing Really Well' in Prison, Source Says (Exclusive)Lori Loughlin's Daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli, Are No Longer Enrolled at USC
Loughlin, other parents in admissions scam face new charge
(CNN) - Parents who have pleaded not guilty in the college admissions scam, including Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, now face an additional bribery charge, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Eleven parents -- Gamal Abdelaziz, Diane Blake, Todd Blake, Giannulli, Elisabeth Kimmell, Loughlin, William McGlashan Jr., Marci Palatella, John Wilson, Homayoun Zadeh, and Robert Zangrillo -- were charged in a superseding indictment with conspiracy to commit federal program bribery, prosecutors said. In addition, seven college coaches and test administrators who have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit racketeering charges now face new charges. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved.
Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli Spotted at Jonas Brothers Concert Following USC Exit: Exclusive
Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli were burning up the dance floor on Monday night! The sisters were spotted in the audience of the Jonas Brothers concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday. Isabella posted a clip from the emotional song to her Instagram Story, writing, "My 10 year old self is so happy rn." Isabella Giannulli/Instagram StoryThe outing comes after ET learned that Olivia Jade and Isabella are no longer enrolled at the University of Southern California. "What started as Olivia cutting herself off from her mother has been a complete turnaround," a source previously told ET.
Lori Loughlin's daughters no longer enrolled at USC, university says
LOS 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 and other parents hit with new charges in college admissions scam
Actress Lori Loughlin and several other parents were hit with additional charges in the college cheating scandal Tuesday. The U.S. Attorney's office said Loughlin, her husband and nine others are now accused of conspiring to commit federal program bribery, CBS Boston reported. Loughlin and Giannulli had already pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.They have been determined to fight the charges from the start. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and said in an apology that she's "deeply ashamed" of her actions. They're part of the 33 parents originally accused in the biggest college admission scandal in U.S. history.
cbsnews.comLori Loughlin, other parents charged again in college scheme
"Full House" actress Lori Loughlin , her fashion designer husband and nine other parents faced new federal charges Tuesday in a scandal involving dozens of wealthy parents accused of bribing their children's way into elite universities or cheating on college entrance exams. Others are accused of paying Singer to help cheat on their children's SAT and ACT exams. Singer has pleaded guilty and agreed to work with investigators in hopes of receiving a more lenient sentence. McGlashan and Zangrillo were among four parents also indicted on new wire fraud charges Monday. An additional 15 parents already have pleaded guilty in deals with prosecutors.
chicagotribune.comEx-CEOs plead guilty to roles in U.S. college admissions scandal
BOSTON (Reuters) - Four wealthy parents including the former chief executives of bond manager Pimco and specialty finance lender Hercules Capital Inc pleaded guilty on Monday to participating in a vast U.S. college admissions cheating and fraud scheme. Douglas Hodge, former PIMCO CEO, arrives at the federal courthouse for a hearing in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., October 21, 2019. William Rick Singer, the consultant, pleaded guilty in March to charges he facilitated cheating on college entrance exams and helped bribe sports coaches at universities to present his clients children as fake athletic recruits. Huffman reported to prison last week to serve a 14-day term after admitting she engaged in the cheating scheme. Mondays pleas by the four parents came as another defendant, Martin Fox, who headed a tennis academy in Texas, agreed to plead guilty to helping facilitate the scheme and cooperate with investigators.
feeds.reuters.comEx-CEOs to plead guilty to roles in U.S. college admissions scandal
BOSTON (Reuters) - Three wealthy parents including the former chief executives of bond manager Pimco and specialty finance lender Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC.N) will appear in court on Monday to plead guilty to participating in a vast U.S. college admissions cheating and fraud scheme. Douglas Hodge, former PIMCO CEO, arrives at the federal courthouse for a hearing in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., October 21, 2019. Huffman reported to prison last week to serve a 14-day term after admitting she engaged in the college exam cheating scheme. Hodge was CEO of Allianz SEs (ALVG.DE) Pimco, the worlds largest bond manager, from 2014 to 2016. She also paid Singer $100,000 to have a corrupt exam proctor to secretly correct her two daughters answers on the ACT exam, prosecutors said.
feeds.reuters.comEx-Hercules Capital CEO and former food executive to plead guilty to U.S. college scam
BOSTON (Reuters) - The former chief executive of specialty finance lender Hercules Capital Inc and a former food manufacturer executive have agreed to plead guilty to charges related to their role in the U.S. college admissions scandal, prosecutors said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Manuel Henriquez, founder and chairman and CEO of Hercules Technology Growth Capital, facing charges in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, enters federal court in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Brian SnyderFederal prosecutors in Boston allege that Hercules Capital founder Manuel Henriquez and Michelle Janavs participated in schemes that involved bribery and college entrance exam cheating to help their children gain admission to top schools. Huffman reported to prison on Tuesday after she admitted to engaging in the college exam cheating scheme and was sentenced to a 14-day term. Janavs similarly agreed to pay Singer $400,000 to facilitate her sons admission to Georgetown as a fake tennis recruit, prosecutors said.
feeds.reuters.comCollege Admissions Scandal: A Guide to Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin and the Lifetime Movie
Americas 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
A business executive and his wife, a former journalist, were each sentenced to a month in prison Tuesday for paying $125,000 to rig their daughter's college entrance exams in a scandal involving dozens of wealthy and sometimes famous parents. They follow five other parents who have been sentenced so far, with prison sentences ranging from 14 days to five months. 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.
chicagotribune.comLori Loughlin Experiencing Extreme Anxiety Amid College Admissions Scandal, Source Says
The 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
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)
Lori Loughlin 'Incredibly Panicked' After Felicity Huffman Prison Sentencing, Source Says
Lori 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
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
BOSTON - 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 & Lori Loughlin-Inspired 'College Admissions Scandal' Movie Gets
Felicity 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
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Are Not Getting Divorced Despite Reports
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are still going strong. ET has learned that the couple is not getting a divorce despite a new report. The judge has allowed the pair to use the same lawyer in the case, which lawyer Rachel Stockman thinks is a good idea. I think, given the circumstances of what theyre up against with the trial, its probably the smartest strategy they have yet because jurors would have to believe both of them are lying, Stockman previously told ET. For more on the couple, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:John Stamos Says He 'Just Can't Process' Lori Loughlin's College Admissions ScandalLori Loughlin and Husband Hold Hands as They Make Court Appearance in BostonOlivia Jade Has No Plans to Return to USC, Still Holds 'Resentment' for Mom Lori Loughlin, Source Says
John Stamos Says He 'Just Can't Process' Lori Loughlin's College Admissions
John Stamos is supporting Lori Loughlin as best he can. In a new interview with GQ, the 56-year-old actor remains hesitant to discuss the college admissions scandal ahead of a final outcome being reached, though he does express his love for his Fuller House co-star. "I'll tell you one thing that has been strange is: Honestly I can't figure it out. Earlier this month, a source told ET that "Lori has apologized many times to her girls and has told them that she only wants the best for them." RELATED CONTENT:John Stamos Talks 'Difficult' Lori Loughlin Situation and the Future of 'Fuller House' (Exclusive)Lori Loughlin and Husband Hold Hands as They Make Court Appearance in BostonOlivia Jade Has No Plans to Return to USC, Still Holds 'Resentment' for Mom Lori Loughlin, Source Says
Lori Loughlin and Husband Hold Hands as They Make Court Appearance in Boston
Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, showed solidarity as they exited Boston Federal Courthouse on Tuesday. Huffman was joined by 13 other defendants who agreed to the plea deal, while Loughlin and Giannulli declined. "Lori Loughlin really should have taken a page out of the Felicity Huffman playbook from the beginning," Stockman says. In June, a source told ET that Loughlin was regretting not taking the plea deal. RELATED CONTENT:Olivia Jade Has No Plans to Return to USC, Still Holds 'Resentment' for Mom Lori Loughlin, Source SaysLori Loughlin's Daughter Bella Giannulli Not Kicked Out of Sorority, Despite ReportOlivia Jade Returns to Instagram to Wish Mom Lori Loughlin a Belated Happy Birthday
Lori Loughlin back in court
Lori Loughlin exits the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse after appearing to answer to charges stemming from the college admissions scandal on April 3, 2019, in Boston. (CNN) - Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli will appear in court in Boston on Tuesday afternoon for a hearing related to the charges against them in the college admissions scam. Loughlin and Giannulli will be asked whether they feel any of these factors could result in conflicts of interest. Loughlin and Giannulli have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Lifetime's College Admissions Scandal Movie Casts One of Felicity Huffman's Former Co-Star
The 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
Olivia Jade Gives Media the Bird in 1st New Photo Since Parents Were Charged in Admissions Scandal
Olivia Jade Giannulli seemed to drop off social media in the wake of her parents' indictment in the college admissions scandal. It's the first new photo Olivia Jade shared since her parents were charged in March. Olivia Jade, a popular YouTube vlogger with nearly 2 million followers, saw her budding career implode overnight. RELATED STORIESWill Lori Loughlin's Carefree Attitude Hurt Her Case in College Admissions Scandal? Lori Loughlin Smiles as She Heads Into Court for Arraignment in College Admissions ScandalLori Loughlin's Daughter Olivia Jade Isn't Speaking to Her: Report