of the nationwide college admissions cheating scandal – known by its investigative moniker “Varsity Blues” – deserves no more than six months in prison, Rick Singer’s attorneys said Wednesday in a new court filing.in Boston with their sweeping investigation into bribes paid to athletic coaches, SAT and ACT proctors, and others so students of wealthy parents could cheat their way into some of the country’s best known schools.
William"Rick" Singer founder of the Edge College & Career Network, departs federal court in Boston, after he pleaded guilty to charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal.
Singer’s cooperation helped prosecutors secure 53 convictions and defense attorneys said that deserved the judge’s consideration.“Working closely with prosecutors and agents, he strategically planned and made recorded phone calls, attended wired meetings and completed controlled financial transactions,” the defense wrote in a sentencing memo. “His cooperation contributed to the conviction of more than fifty people and the widespread recognition of vulnerabilities in college admissions.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 4. Prosecutors have yet to issue their own sentencing memorandum.
Not possible. US and USians are bastions of anti-corruption. Haven't you heard? /s
1 month for every student adversely impacted