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Rich parents charged in massive college admissions scam
Federal prosecutors announced charges today in what they call the “largest college admissions scam” they’ve ever prosecuted. More than a dozen people charged are from L.A.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenFederal prosecutors announced charges today in what they call the “largest college admissions scam” they’ve ever prosecuted. More than a dozen people charged are from L.A. The schools involved include UCLA, USC, Stanford, Georgetown, Yale, and the University of Texas.
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4 storiesJustice Department charges rich parents bribing and cheating to get their kids into top universities
Federal prosecutors announced charges today in what they call the “largest college admissions scam” they’ve ever prosecuted. More than a dozen people charged are from L.A., including celebrity actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin.
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