Huffman, 61, who served 11 days in jail for her involvement in the nationwide 2019 Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, will play a “brilliant biological scientist” on a Season 2 episode of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” on Paramount. Watch to know more.

'Desperate Housewives' star Felicity Huffman returns to screen

The Good Doctor’s pilot episode gets a new premiere date. A week later than previously planned for, the show will now release on March 13. The show stars Nancy Drew star Kennedy McMann as the lead along with Desperate Housewives actress Felicity Huffman as the co-lead.&nbsp;

The embedded pilot episode of The Good Doctor spinoff titled The Good Lawyer will guest star McMann and Huffman and will introduce their characters. Written by co-showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman and directed by Ruben Fleischer, it marks the first acting gig for Felicity Huffman since her name got embroiled in the US college admission scandal. The actress served a short prison sentence for the same.&nbsp;

Based on the Korean series, The Good Doctor ranks as ABC’s No. 1 entertainment series this season in total viewers. The Good Doctor stars Highmore as Shaun, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, Schiff as Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo, Bria Samoné Henderson as Dr. Jordan Allen and Noah Galvin as Dr. Asher Wolke.

Shore and Friedman executive produce alongside Daniel Dae Kim, Erin Gunn, Thomas L. Moran, David Hoselton, Peter Blake, Jessica Grasl, Garrett Lerner, Mike Listo, Highmore, Shawn Williamson, David Kim and Sebastian Lee. The series is from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature.

The Good Doctor’s pilot episode gets a new premiere date. A week later than previously planned for, the show will now release on March 13. The show stars Nancy Drew star Kennedy McMann as the lead along with Desperate Housewives actress Felicity Huffman as the co-lead.

The Good Doctor’s pilot episode gets a new premiere date. A week later than previously planned for, the show will now release on March 13. The show stars Nancy Drew star Kennedy McMann as the lead along with Desperate Housewives actress Felicity Huffman as the co-lead. The embedded pilot episode of The Good Doctor spinoff titled The Good Lawyer will guest star McMann and Huffman and will introduce their characters. Written by co-showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman and directed by Ruben Fleischer, it marks the first acting gig for Felicity Huffman since her name got embroiled in the US college admission scandal. The actress served a short prison sentence for the same. Based on the Korean series, The Good Doctor ranks as ABC’s No. 1 entertainment series this season in total viewers. The Good Doctor stars Highmore as Shaun, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, Schiff as Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo, Bria Samoné Henderson as Dr. Jordan Allen and Noah Galvin as Dr. Asher Wolke. Shore and Friedman executive produce alongside Daniel Dae Kim, Erin Gunn, Thomas L. Moran, David Hoselton, Peter Blake, Jessica Grasl, Garrett Lerner, Mike Listo, Highmore, Shawn Williamson, David Kim and Sebastian Lee. The series is from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature.

Felicity Huffman to return to acting with the Good Doctor spinoff

Tough times are far from over for former ‘Full House’ actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli as they await trial in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/us-college-admissions-scandal-sweeps-up-hollywood-stars-like-felicity-huffman-lori-loughlin-202974">college admissions scandal.</a>

The two are now among 11 parents that were hit with more charges in the scandal.&nbsp;

According to the new indictment, the 11 allegedly "conspired to commit federal program bribery by bribing employees of the University of Southern California to facilitate their children’s admission. In exchange for bribes, employees of the university allegedly designated the defendants’ children as athletic recruits — with little or no regard for their athletic abilities — or as members of other favoured admissions categories."

There were additional charges for those among the 11, but Loughlin and Giannulli were only charged with the program conspiracy count.&nbsp;

The two were previously charged with money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. They were accused of paying $500,000 in exchange for having their two daughters designated as recruits to USC's crew team — even though the two never participated in the sport — thereby guaranteeing their admission into the school.

Loughlin and Giannulli have <a href="wionews.com/entertainment/actress-lori-loughlin-pleads-not-guilty-in-college-admissions-case-210770">claimed to be innocent</a> and are currently awaiting trial.&nbsp;

Apart from Loughlin, another actress Felicity Huffman was named in the scandal and she has already pleaded guilty and received her sentence. Huffman is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/felicity-huffman-first-time-spotted-in-green-prison-uniform-257304">currently serving a two-week prison sentence</a>. She also was ordered to perform community service and was fined.

Tough times are far from over for former ‘Full House’ actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli as they await trial in college admissions scandal.

Tough times are far from over for former ‘Full House’ actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli as they await trial in college admissions scandal. The two are now among 11 parents that were hit with more charges in the scandal. According to the new indictment, the 11 allegedly "conspired to commit federal program bribery by bribing employees of the University of Southern California to facilitate their children’s admission. In exchange for bribes, employees of the university allegedly designated the defendants’ children as athletic recruits — with little or no regard for their athletic abilities — or as members of other favoured admissions categories." There were additional charges for those among the 11, but Loughlin and Giannulli were only charged with the program conspiracy count. The two were previously charged with money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. They were accused of paying $500,000 in exchange for having their two daughters designated as recruits to USC's crew team — even though the two never participated in the sport — thereby guaranteeing their admission into the school. Loughlin and Giannulli have claimed to be innocent and are currently awaiting trial. Apart from Loughlin, another actress Felicity Huffman was named in the scandal and she has already pleaded guilty and received her sentence. Huffman is currently serving a two-week prison sentence. She also was ordered to perform community service and was fined.

Lori Loughlin hit with additional charge in college admissions scandal

Actor Felicity Huffman was snapped for the first time since she surrendered in the college admission scam. "The actor was spotted on Saturday (local time) in a dark green prison uniform at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California," reported a magazine. 
 
She is lodged in the low-security correctional institution for females, which is about five-and-a-half hours away from her Los Angeles home. The magazine also confirmed that the 56-year-old actor's husband William Macy went to see her along with his family. 
 
Among a few celebrities who commented on the scandal, Alec Baldwin is the latest one. On Thursday, Baldwin expressed that the parents involved in the scandal shouldn't end up in prison.<img alt="Felicity Huffman" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3ee48227-82b5-4b39-ad25-7611940be63e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%286%29_4.jpg" /> 
 
"I don't think anyone involved in the college fraud cases should go to prison," the actor wrote. "That includes past cases as well. Community service, fines, yes. But prison time, no. My heart goes out to Felicity, Bill Macy, and their family," he tweeted. 
 
According to a news agency, Huffman surrendered herself to the authorities in order to serve her prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, Calif on Tuesday (local time). She was ordered to perform 250 hours of community service by a court besides <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/felicity-huffman-sentenced-to-14-days-in-prison-for-college-admissions-scam-249559">14 days sentence in prison.</a> 
 
The 56-year-old actress was sentenced for her involvement in a college admission scam and ordered to make a payment of $ 30,000 as a fine. The matter of the scam started when earlier in March, the 'When They See Us'&nbsp;actress was sent behind bars for paying $15,000 to improve her 19-year-old daughter Sophia's SAT scores.&nbsp;

Actor Felicity Huffman was snapped for the first time since she surrendered in the college admission scam. "The actor was spotted on Saturday (local time) in a dark green prison uniform at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California," reported a magazine.

Actor Felicity Huffman was snapped for the first time since she surrendered in the college admission scam. "The actor was spotted on Saturday (local time) in a dark green prison uniform at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California," reported a magazine. She is lodged in the low-security correctional institution for females, which is about five-and-a-half hours away from her Los Angeles home. The magazine also confirmed that the 56-year-old actor's husband William Macy went to see her along with his family. Among a few celebrities who commented on the scandal, Alec Baldwin is the latest one. On Thursday, Baldwin expressed that the parents involved in the scandal shouldn't end up in prison. "I don't think anyone involved in the college fraud cases should go to prison," the actor wrote. "That includes past cases as well. Community service, fines, yes. But prison time, no. My heart goes out to Felicity, Bill Macy, and their family," he tweeted. According to a news agency, Huffman surrendered herself to the authorities in order to serve her prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, Calif on Tuesday (local time). She was ordered to perform 250 hours of community service by a court besides 14 days sentence in prison. The 56-year-old actress was sentenced for her involvement in a college admission scam and ordered to make a payment of $ 30,000 as a fine. The matter of the scam started when earlier in March, the 'When They See Us' actress was sent behind bars for paying $15,000 to improve her 19-year-old daughter Sophia's SAT scores.

Felicity Huffman first time spotted in green prison uniform

Lawyers of Actor Felicity Huffman who has been sentenced to<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/felicity-huffman-sentenced-to-14-days-in-prison-for-college-admissions-scam-249559">&nbsp;14 days in prison</a> for her involvement in college admissions scam are now working on to ensure that she gets to serve her sentence at a prison facility closer to her house.

One of the lawyers who represents Huffman, Martin Murphy, has requested Judge Indira Talwani to recommend the actor to serve time at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, which is 30 miles from Oakland. "It's the closest to Ms. Huffman's residence [in Los Angeles]," he said in court on Friday (local time), reported news agency. 
 
Dublin based institution is especially for women and houses 1,235 inmates. According to the inmate handbook, if the Emmy-winner will be serving her time there she will have to stay in a khaki uniform and follow the rule of making her bed by 6:30 am and end her day by 10 pm. 
 
Huffman's husband William H. Macy and two daughters would only be allowed to visit her on Saturdays and Sundays. According to the news agency, Huffman must surrender herself to the authorities on October 25, 2019. The actor will also have to serve one-year probation, complete 250 hours of community service and make a payment of $30,000 as a fine, reported CNN. 
 
The matter of the scam started when earlier in March, the 'When They See Us'&nbsp;actor was sent behind the bars for paying $15,000 to improve her 19-year-old daughter Sophia's SAT scores. Thereafter she apologised in a statement where she was found guilty of committing mail fraud and honest services fraud.

Lawyers of Actor Felicity Huffman who has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her involvement in college admissions scam are now working on to ensure that she gets to serve her sentence at a prison facility closer to her house.

Lawyers of Actor Felicity Huffman who has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her involvement in college admissions scam are now working on to ensure that she gets to serve her sentence at a prison facility closer to her house. One of the lawyers who represents Huffman, Martin Murphy, has requested Judge Indira Talwani to recommend the actor to serve time at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, which is 30 miles from Oakland. "It's the closest to Ms. Huffman's residence [in Los Angeles]," he said in court on Friday (local time), reported news agency. Dublin based institution is especially for women and houses 1,235 inmates. According to the inmate handbook, if the Emmy-winner will be serving her time there she will have to stay in a khaki uniform and follow the rule of making her bed by 6:30 am and end her day by 10 pm. Huffman's husband William H. Macy and two daughters would only be allowed to visit her on Saturdays and Sundays. According to the news agency, Huffman must surrender herself to the authorities on October 25, 2019. The actor will also have to serve one-year probation, complete 250 hours of community service and make a payment of $30,000 as a fine, reported CNN. The matter of the scam started when earlier in March, the 'When They See Us' actor was sent behind the bars for paying $15,000 to improve her 19-year-old daughter Sophia's SAT scores. Thereafter she apologised in a statement where she was found guilty of committing mail fraud and honest services fraud.

Felicity Huffman may serve sentence in prison close to her residence

America's biggest college admission scam, Felicity Huffman sentenced for 14 Days. Watch this video to know more.

America's biggest college admission scam, Felicity Huffman sentenced for 14 Days

Actor Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her involvement in college admissions scam. According to the news agency, the authorities are calling this scam the largest one ever prosecuted. And now the actor will have to serve one-year probation, complete 250 hours of community service and make a payment of $30,000 as a fine. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actress-felicity-huffman-heads-to-court-for-us-college-scandal-sentencing-249465">Huffman arrived at the Boston's federal court</a> with her husband actor William H Macy and few others for her hearing on Friday where she said, "I was frightened, I was stupid and I was so wrong." "I am deeply ashamed of what I have done. I take full responsibility for my actions. ... I am prepared to accept whatever sentence you deem fit," a visibly emotional Huffman told the judge before the verdict reported a magazine. 
 
The matter started when earlier in March, the 'When They See Us'&nbsp;actor was sent behind the bars for paying $15,000 to improve her 19-year-old daughter Sophia's SAT scores. 
 
Thereafter the Emmy winner apologised in a statement where she was found guilty of committing mail fraud and honest services fraud. "I am in full acceptance of my guilt, and with deep regret and shame over what I have done, I accept full responsibility for my actions and will accept the consequences that stem from those actions," Huffman's statement read. 
 
"I am ashamed of the pain I have caused my daughter, my family, my friends, my colleagues and the educational community. I want to apologise to them and, especially, I want to apologise to the students who work hard every day to get into college, and to their parents who make tremendous sacrifices to support their children and do so honestly," read the statement. 
 
About a week before her sentencing, a magazine&nbsp;found documents that Huffman and 27 of her family and friends wrote to District of Massachusetts Judge Indira Talwani. "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 before detailing Sophia's heartbreaking reaction to her mother's actions. 
 
"[She] looked at me and asked with tears streaming down her face, 'Why didn't you believe in me? Why didn't you think I could do it on my own?" The government had recommended one month in jail, 12 months of supervised release and a fine of $20,000 for the actor.

Actor Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her involvement in college admissions scam. According to the news agency, the authorities are calling this scam the largest one ever prosecuted.

Actor Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her involvement in college admissions scam. According to the news agency, the authorities are calling this scam the largest one ever prosecuted. And now the actor will have to serve one-year probation, complete 250 hours of community service and make a payment of $30,000 as a fine. Huffman arrived at the Boston's federal court with her husband actor William H Macy and few others for her hearing on Friday where she said, "I was frightened, I was stupid and I was so wrong." "I am deeply ashamed of what I have done. I take full responsibility for my actions. ... I am prepared to accept whatever sentence you deem fit," a visibly emotional Huffman told the judge before the verdict reported a magazine. The matter started when earlier in March, the 'When They See Us' actor was sent behind the bars for paying $15,000 to improve her 19-year-old daughter Sophia's SAT scores. Thereafter the Emmy winner apologised in a statement where she was found guilty of committing mail fraud and honest services fraud. "I am in full acceptance of my guilt, and with deep regret and shame over what I have done, I accept full responsibility for my actions and will accept the consequences that stem from those actions," Huffman's statement read. "I am ashamed of the pain I have caused my daughter, my family, my friends, my colleagues and the educational community. I want to apologise to them and, especially, I want to apologise to the students who work hard every day to get into college, and to their parents who make tremendous sacrifices to support their children and do so honestly," read the statement. About a week before her sentencing, a magazine found documents that Huffman and 27 of her family and friends wrote to District of Massachusetts Judge Indira Talwani. "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 before detailing Sophia's heartbreaking reaction to her mother's actions. "[She] looked at me and asked with tears streaming down her face, 'Why didn't you believe in me? Why didn't you think I could do it on my own?" The government had recommended one month in jail, 12 months of supervised release and a fine of $20,000 for the actor.

Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison for college admissions scam

Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in jail. Watch video to know more.

Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in jail

Actress Felicity Huffman, the first parent to be sentenced in a wide-ranging college admissions scandal, faces prison time on Friday for admittedly paying to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actress-felicity-huffman-13-others-to-plead-guilty-in-us-college-admissions-scandal-208886">rig her daughter's entrance exam.</a> 
 
Prosecutors recommended US&nbsp;District Judge Indira Talwani sentence Huffman to one month behind bars after she pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy related to her payment of $15,000 to have someone secretly correct her daughter's answers on the SAT test, according to court documents. 
 
The one-time star of the television series 'Desperate Housewives'&nbsp;is among 50 people accused in a scheme that involved cheating or bribery in which wealthy parents used fraud to secure their children spots at prominent US universities including Yale, Georgetown and the University of Southern California. 
 
Among those charged in 'Operation Varsity Blues'&nbsp;is Huffman, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in 2005's 'Transamerica,'&nbsp;and Lori Loughlin, who starred in the TV series 'Full House'. 
 
"Incarceration ... would provide just punishment for the offense, make it clear that this was a real crime, causing real harm, and reinforce the vital principle that all are equally subject to the law regardless of wealth or position," U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said in pre-sentencing documents, also recommending a $20,000 fine and one year of probation. 
 
Huffman's attorneys argued in their own court documents that she is 'remorseful'&nbsp;and 'deeply ashamed'&nbsp;and should remain free on one year's probation, complete 250 hours of community service and pay a $20,000 fine. 
 
"I find Motherhood bewildering," Huffman, 56, who is married to the actor William H. Macy, said in a letter to the judge. 
 
Her daughter, who was 4 years old when Huffman first started trying to help her deal with learning disabilities, was unaware of the cheating scheme until Huffman's arrest in March, she said. 
 
"My daughter looked at me and asked with tears streaming down her face, 'Why didn't you believe in me? Why didn't you think I could do it on my own?'&nbsp;... I have compromised my daughter's future, the wholeness of my family and my own integrity," Huffman said in her letter. 
 
She said the cheating scheme was proposed by William 'Rick'&nbsp;Singer, a California college admissions consultant.

The singer pleaded guilty in March to charges he helped bribe university sports coaches to present clients&nbsp;children as fake athletic recruits. His sentencing was set for later this month.

Actress Felicity Huffman, the first parent to be sentenced in a wide-ranging college admissions scandal, faces prison time on Friday for admittedly paying to rig her daughter's entrance exam.

Actress Felicity Huffman, the first parent to be sentenced in a wide-ranging college admissions scandal, faces prison time on Friday for admittedly paying to rig her daughter's entrance exam. Prosecutors recommended US District Judge Indira Talwani sentence Huffman to one month behind bars after she pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy related to her payment of $15,000 to have someone secretly correct her daughter's answers on the SAT test, according to court documents. The one-time star of the television series 'Desperate Housewives' is among 50 people accused in a scheme that involved cheating or bribery in which wealthy parents used fraud to secure their children spots at prominent US universities including Yale, Georgetown and the University of Southern California. Among those charged in 'Operation Varsity Blues' is Huffman, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in 2005's 'Transamerica,' and Lori Loughlin, who starred in the TV series 'Full House'. "Incarceration ... would provide just punishment for the offense, make it clear that this was a real crime, causing real harm, and reinforce the vital principle that all are equally subject to the law regardless of wealth or position," U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said in pre-sentencing documents, also recommending a $20,000 fine and one year of probation. Huffman's attorneys argued in their own court documents that she is 'remorseful' and 'deeply ashamed' and should remain free on one year's probation, complete 250 hours of community service and pay a $20,000 fine. "I find Motherhood bewildering," Huffman, 56, who is married to the actor William H. Macy, said in a letter to the judge. Her daughter, who was 4 years old when Huffman first started trying to help her deal with learning disabilities, was unaware of the cheating scheme until Huffman's arrest in March, she said. "My daughter looked at me and asked with tears streaming down her face, 'Why didn't you believe in me? Why didn't you think I could do it on my own?' ... I have compromised my daughter's future, the wholeness of my family and my own integrity," Huffman said in her letter. She said the cheating scheme was proposed by William 'Rick' Singer, a California college admissions consultant. The singer pleaded guilty in March to charges he helped bribe university sports coaches to present clients children as fake athletic recruits. His sentencing was set for later this month.

Actress Felicity Huffman heads to court for US college scandal sentencing

Actor Eva Longoria has made a sensational revelation that she was once "bullied" by a co-actor on the sets of comedy series 'Desperate Housewives'.

However, Longoria refrained herself from naming the co-actor who allegedly "bullied" her. 
 
She also shared how actor Felicity Huffman stepped in to rescue her from the situation. Longoria along with 26 others wrote a letter in support of actor Huffman's role in the college admissions scandal where she opened up about the incident. 
 
While penning a letter in support of co-star Huffman, obtained by news agency, cited by Entertainment Weekly, she revealed that she was bullied on the set of 'Desperate Housewives' and it was Huffman who stepped in to stop it. 
 
"There was a time I was being bullied at work by a co-worker," Longoria wrote without naming the person.&nbsp;

"I dreaded the days I had to work with that person because it was pure torture. Until one day, Felicity told the bully 'enough' and it all stopped."

Longoria added that Huffman could sense her anxiety even when she kept everything to herself. 
 
She further went on to detail how three of the four lead women on the series, Huffman, Teri Hatcher, and Marcia Cross, were each nominated for a Golden Globe Award and she wasn't. 
 
"I was the only one who was left out of the nominations. I wasn't devastated but the press made it a bigger deal than it was between the four of us actors and that did affect me a bit. Felicity came to my trailer and said, 'It's just a piece of metal, that and USD 1.50 will get you a bus ticket,'" Longoria wrote in support of her co-star. 
 
She then proceeded to tell me how talented I was and how I never needed an award to know that. I know I would not have survived those 10 years if it wasn't for the friendship of Felicity," Longoria explained.

And while it might seem nothing to the people, but wrote, "to a young, naive, Mexican girl who felt like I didn't belong, those gestures meant the world to me. 
 
"Huffman has been caught in the scandal in which she agreed to pay USD 15,000 for daughter's SAT test to correct her answers. She might face one month in prison.&nbsp;

Actor Eva Longoria has made a sensational revelation that she was once "bullied" by a co-actor on the sets of comedy series 'Desperate Housewives'. However, Longoria refrained herself from naming the co-actor who allegedly "bullied" her.

Actor Eva Longoria has made a sensational revelation that she was once "bullied" by a co-actor on the sets of comedy series 'Desperate Housewives'. However, Longoria refrained herself from naming the co-actor who allegedly "bullied" her. She also shared how actor Felicity Huffman stepped in to rescue her from the situation. Longoria along with 26 others wrote a letter in support of actor Huffman's role in the college admissions scandal where she opened up about the incident. While penning a letter in support of co-star Huffman, obtained by news agency, cited by Entertainment Weekly, she revealed that she was bullied on the set of 'Desperate Housewives' and it was Huffman who stepped in to stop it. "There was a time I was being bullied at work by a co-worker," Longoria wrote without naming the person. "I dreaded the days I had to work with that person because it was pure torture. Until one day, Felicity told the bully 'enough' and it all stopped." Longoria added that Huffman could sense her anxiety even when she kept everything to herself. She further went on to detail how three of the four lead women on the series, Huffman, Teri Hatcher, and Marcia Cross, were each nominated for a Golden Globe Award and she wasn't. "I was the only one who was left out of the nominations. I wasn't devastated but the press made it a bigger deal than it was between the four of us actors and that did affect me a bit. Felicity came to my trailer and said, 'It's just a piece of metal, that and USD 1.50 will get you a bus ticket,'" Longoria wrote in support of her co-star. She then proceeded to tell me how talented I was and how I never needed an award to know that. I know I would not have survived those 10 years if it wasn't for the friendship of Felicity," Longoria explained. And while it might seem nothing to the people, but wrote, "to a young, naive, Mexican girl who felt like I didn't belong, those gestures meant the world to me. "Huffman has been caught in the scandal in which she agreed to pay USD 15,000 for daughter's SAT test to correct her answers. She might face one month in prison.

'I was being bullied at work by a co-worker,' reveals Eva Longoria

Actress Felicity Huffman arrived at a federal courthouse in Boston on Monday to plead guilty to paying to rig a college entrance exam for her daughter, part of a wide-ranging scandal in which wealthy parents used bribery and fraud to secure their children spots at prominent US universities. 
 
The onetime star of the television series 'Desperate Housewives' held her brother`s hand and said nothing to reporters as she entered the court to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge for paying $15,000 to have someone secretly correct her daughter`s SAT answers. 
 
She is among 50 people accused of taking part in a scheme that involved cheating or bribery. Wealthy parents paid $25 million to bribe coaches to help their children gain spots at universities like Yale, Georgetown and the University of Southern California. 
 
William 'Rick' Singer, a California college admissions consultant, pleaded guilty in March to charges that he facilitated the cheating and helped bribe coaches to present their children as fake athletic recruits. 
 
Twenty people so far have agreed to plead guilty since officials carried out a wave of arrests under the code name 'Operation Varsity Blues' on March 12. Prosecutors have said the investigation is ongoing. 
 
Huffman is scheduled to plead guilty alongside another parent charged in the case, California businessman Devin Sloane, who prosecutors said paid Singer $250,000 to help his oldest son gain admission to USC as a purported water polo recruit. 
 
Prosecutors have charged 33 parents with participating in the scheme with Singer, including Huffman, who was nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in 2005`s 'Transamerica,' and Lori Loughlin, who starred in the TV series 'Full House.' 
 
Prosecutors said Huffman, 56, made a $15,000 contribution to Singer`s foundation in exchange for having an associate of Singer`s in 2017 secretly correct her daughter’s answers on an SAT college entrance exam at a test center Singer controlled. 
 
Huffman, who is married to the actor William H Macy, said in an April statement her daughter "knew absolutely nothing about my actions, and in my misguided and profoundly wrong way, I have betrayed her." 
 
Prosecutors agreed to recommend a prison term at the "low end" of the four to 10 months Huffman faces under federal sentencing guidelines. 
Loughlin has pleaded not guilty to charges that she and her husband agreed with Singer to pay $500,000 to have their two daughters named as recruits to USC`s crew team, even though they did not row.

Actress Felicity Huffman arrived at a federal courthouse in Boston on Monday to plead guilty to paying to rig a college entrance exam for her daughter, part of a wide-ranging scandal in which wealthy parents used bribery and fraud to secure their children spots at prominent US universities.

Actress Felicity Huffman arrived at a federal courthouse in Boston on Monday to plead guilty to paying to rig a college entrance exam for her daughter, part of a wide-ranging scandal in which wealthy parents used bribery and fraud to secure their children spots at prominent US universities. The onetime star of the television series 'Desperate Housewives' held her brother`s hand and said nothing to reporters as she entered the court to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge for paying $15,000 to have someone secretly correct her daughter`s SAT answers. She is among 50 people accused of taking part in a scheme that involved cheating or bribery. Wealthy parents paid $25 million to bribe coaches to help their children gain spots at universities like Yale, Georgetown and the University of Southern California. William 'Rick' Singer, a California college admissions consultant, pleaded guilty in March to charges that he facilitated the cheating and helped bribe coaches to present their children as fake athletic recruits. Twenty people so far have agreed to plead guilty since officials carried out a wave of arrests under the code name 'Operation Varsity Blues' on March 12. Prosecutors have said the investigation is ongoing. Huffman is scheduled to plead guilty alongside another parent charged in the case, California businessman Devin Sloane, who prosecutors said paid Singer $250,000 to help his oldest son gain admission to USC as a purported water polo recruit. Prosecutors have charged 33 parents with participating in the scheme with Singer, including Huffman, who was nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in 2005`s 'Transamerica,' and Lori Loughlin, who starred in the TV series 'Full House.' Prosecutors said Huffman, 56, made a $15,000 contribution to Singer`s foundation in exchange for having an associate of Singer`s in 2017 secretly correct her daughter’s answers on an SAT college entrance exam at a test center Singer controlled. Huffman, who is married to the actor William H Macy, said in an April statement her daughter "knew absolutely nothing about my actions, and in my misguided and profoundly wrong way, I have betrayed her." Prosecutors agreed to recommend a prison term at the "low end" of the four to 10 months Huffman faces under federal sentencing guidelines. Loughlin has pleaded not guilty to charges that she and her husband agreed with Singer to pay $500,000 to have their two daughters named as recruits to USC`s crew team, even though they did not row.

Actress Felicity Huffman arrives at court to plead guilty in US college scandal

Actress Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty to paying to rig a college entrance exam for her daughter, part of a wide-ranging scandal in which wealthy parents used bribery and fraud to secure their children spots at prominent US universities.

Actress Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in court in US college admissions scandal

Actress Lori Loughlin on Monday entered a not guilty plea to charges that she participated in a wide-ranging college admissions scam by paying bribes to get her two daughters admitted to the University of Southern California. 
 
Loughlin, who starred in the television sitcom 'Full House,' and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli filed papers in federal court in Boston waiving their personal appearances at an arraignment hearing and asking to have not guilty pleas entered on their behalf. 
 
They are among 50 people accused of participating in a massive scheme that allowed wealthy parents to use cheating and $25 million in bribes to help their children secure spots at well-known universities like Yale, Georgetown and USC. 
 
California college admissions consultant William 'Rick' Singer pleaded guilty in March to charges that helped parents facilitate cheating on college entrance exams and bribed coaches at universities to falsely present their children as athletic recruits. 
 
Prosecutors allege that Loughlin, 54, and Giannulli agreed with Singer to pay $500,000 to have their two daughters named as recruits to USC`s crew team, even though they did not row competitively, to help them gain admission. 
 
Loughlin and Giannulli provided Singer photographs of their daughters in order to create fake athletic profiles for them, which a USC athletics official in exchange for bribes then used to support recruiting them, prosecutors said. 
 
The couple and several other parents were originally charged in March with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. Prosecutors secured an indictment on April 9 that included an additional charge of conspiring to commit money laundering. 
 
Several other parents charged alongside Loughlin and Giannulli also filed papers seeking to waive appearing at an arraignment and have not guilty pleas entered for them. A federal magistrate judge granted their requests on Monday. 
 
In all, 33 parents have been charged in the college admissions scandal. Of those, 13 have agreed to plead guilty, including 'Desperate Housewives' TV star Felicity Huffman. She is scheduled to plead guilty on May 21.

Actress Lori Loughlin on Monday entered a not guilty plea to charges that she participated in a wide-ranging college admissions scam by paying bribes to get her two daughters admitted to the University of Southern California.

Actress Lori Loughlin on Monday entered a not guilty plea to charges that she participated in a wide-ranging college admissions scam by paying bribes to get her two daughters admitted to the University of Southern California. Loughlin, who starred in the television sitcom 'Full House,' and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli filed papers in federal court in Boston waiving their personal appearances at an arraignment hearing and asking to have not guilty pleas entered on their behalf. They are among 50 people accused of participating in a massive scheme that allowed wealthy parents to use cheating and $25 million in bribes to help their children secure spots at well-known universities like Yale, Georgetown and USC. California college admissions consultant William 'Rick' Singer pleaded guilty in March to charges that helped parents facilitate cheating on college entrance exams and bribed coaches at universities to falsely present their children as athletic recruits. Prosecutors allege that Loughlin, 54, and Giannulli agreed with Singer to pay $500,000 to have their two daughters named as recruits to USC`s crew team, even though they did not row competitively, to help them gain admission. Loughlin and Giannulli provided Singer photographs of their daughters in order to create fake athletic profiles for them, which a USC athletics official in exchange for bribes then used to support recruiting them, prosecutors said. The couple and several other parents were originally charged in March with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. Prosecutors secured an indictment on April 9 that included an additional charge of conspiring to commit money laundering. Several other parents charged alongside Loughlin and Giannulli also filed papers seeking to waive appearing at an arraignment and have not guilty pleas entered for them. A federal magistrate judge granted their requests on Monday. In all, 33 parents have been charged in the college admissions scandal. Of those, 13 have agreed to plead guilty, including 'Desperate Housewives' TV star Felicity Huffman. She is scheduled to plead guilty on May 21.

Actress Lori Loughlin pleads not guilty in college admissions case

&nbsp;Actress Felicity Huffman and 13 other people have agreed to plead guilty to participating in what prosecutors call the largest college admissions scam uncovered in US history, federal prosecutors said on Monday.

The 14 are among 50 people, including wealthy parents and college team coaches, accused by federal prosecutors in Boston of engaging in schemes that involved cheating on college entrance exams and paying $25 million in bribes to secure their children admission at well-known universities.

Huffman, who starred in 'Desperate Housewives,'&nbsp;was among 33 parents charged in March with participating in the scheme in hopes of getting their children into universities including Yale, Georgetown and the University of Southern California.

Prosecutors, as part of a plea deal, agreed to recommend a prison term at the "low end" of the four to 10 months Huffman faces under federal sentencing guidelines. She also agreed to pay a $20,000 fine and restitution. She was also recently <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/felicity-huffman-lori-loughlin-warned-about-discussing-us-college-scam-with-their-kids-207804">warned against discussing the details of the case</a> with their children who are prime witnesses.&nbsp;

Huffman, who is married to the actor William H Macy, in a statement on Monday said she was "ashamed of the pain I have caused my daughter, my family, my friends, my colleagues and the educational community."

"My daughter knew absolutely nothing about my actions, and in my misguided and profoundly wrong way, I have betrayed her," the former best actress Oscar nominee said.

Authorities say the scheme was overseen by California college admissions consultant William 'Rick'&nbsp;Singer, who has pleaded guilty to facilitating the cheating scam and bribing coaches to present the parents' children as fake athletic recruits.

Prosecutors said Huffman, 56, made a $15,000 contribution to Singer's foundation in exchange for having an associate of Singer's in 2017 secretly correct her daughter's answers on an SAT college entrance exam at a test centre Singer controlled.

Twelve other parents have agreed to plead guilty, including California marketing executive Jane Buckingham and Agustin Huneeus, who owned a California wine company.

Two of the parents, including Gordon Caplan, the former co-chairman of the law firm Willkie Farr &amp; Gallagher, last week themselves disclosed they had reached plea deals.

Two parents who agreed to plead guilty, Bruce Isackson, president of a California real estate development firm, and his wife, Davina Isackson, have also agreed to cooperate in the ongoing investigation.

Additionally, Michael Centre, the former head coach of men's tennis at the University of Texas at Austin, has agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge related to bribes he accepted to designate a child as a recruit.

Actress Felicity Huffman and 13 other people have agreed to plead guilty to participating in what prosecutors call the largest college admissions scam uncovered in US history, federal prosecutors said on Monday.

Actress Felicity Huffman and 13 other people have agreed to plead guilty to participating in what prosecutors call the largest college admissions scam uncovered in US history, federal prosecutors said on Monday. The 14 are among 50 people, including wealthy parents and college team coaches, accused by federal prosecutors in Boston of engaging in schemes that involved cheating on college entrance exams and paying $25 million in bribes to secure their children admission at well-known universities. Huffman, who starred in 'Desperate Housewives,' was among 33 parents charged in March with participating in the scheme in hopes of getting their children into universities including Yale, Georgetown and the University of Southern California. Prosecutors, as part of a plea deal, agreed to recommend a prison term at the "low end" of the four to 10 months Huffman faces under federal sentencing guidelines. She also agreed to pay a $20,000 fine and restitution. She was also recently warned against discussing the details of the case with their children who are prime witnesses. Huffman, who is married to the actor William H Macy, in a statement on Monday said she was "ashamed of the pain I have caused my daughter, my family, my friends, my colleagues and the educational community." "My daughter knew absolutely nothing about my actions, and in my misguided and profoundly wrong way, I have betrayed her," the former best actress Oscar nominee said. Authorities say the scheme was overseen by California college admissions consultant William 'Rick' Singer, who has pleaded guilty to facilitating the cheating scam and bribing coaches to present the parents' children as fake athletic recruits. Prosecutors said Huffman, 56, made a $15,000 contribution to Singer's foundation in exchange for having an associate of Singer's in 2017 secretly correct her daughter's answers on an SAT college entrance exam at a test centre Singer controlled. Twelve other parents have agreed to plead guilty, including California marketing executive Jane Buckingham and Agustin Huneeus, who owned a California wine company. Two of the parents, including Gordon Caplan, the former co-chairman of the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher, last week themselves disclosed they had reached plea deals. Two parents who agreed to plead guilty, Bruce Isackson, president of a California real estate development firm, and his wife, Davina Isackson, have also agreed to cooperate in the ongoing investigation. Additionally, Michael Centre, the former head coach of men's tennis at the University of Texas at Austin, has agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge related to bribes he accepted to designate a child as a recruit.

Actress Felicity Huffman, 13 others to plead guilty in US college admissions scandal

A US judge on Wednesday warned parents charged in the largest college admissions scandal in US history, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, to avoid discussing the case with their children, who are potential witnesses.

Prosecutors had wanted US Magistrate Judge M Page Kelley in Boston to go further and prohibit the 12 wealthy parents who appeared before her from talking about the case with their children without a lawyer present.

While Kelley warned the parents that discussing the case with their children could expose them to potential obstruction of justice charges, she said she did not think the prosecution`s proposed conditions on parental communications could work."I just don`t think that`s realistic," Kelley said. 
 
"Desperate Housewives" star Huffman and "Full House" actor Loughlin said little during the hearing other than to say that they understood the charges prosecutors brought against them. They are among 50 people, including several college athletics coaches, charged with participating in fraud and bribery schemes. 
 
Prosecutors said those schemes involved cheating on college entrance exams and paying $25 million in bribes to help their children gain admission at well-known universities including Yale University and the University of Southern California (USC).

Some of the 33 parents charged in the scheme have begun plea negotiations with prosecutors. On Wednesday, packaged food entrepreneur Peter Sartorio, became the first to reveal he plans to plead guilty. Two others said they were also in plea talks. 
 
Prosecutors say the scheme was overseen by California college admissions consultant William 'Rick'&nbsp;Singer, who has admitted to facilitating the cheating scam and bribing coaches to present the parents` children as fake athletic recruits. 
 
Loughlin walked into the courthouse past a group fans yelling, "Lori, we love you," and left smiling. Huffman exited the court holding her brother`s hand. 
Prosecutors allege that Loughlin and her husband, Los Angeles fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, agreed to pay $500,000 to have their two daughters named as recruits to USC`s crew team, even though they did not row competitively. 
 
Huffman, who is married to the actor William H. Macy, is accused of making a $15,000 contribution to Singer`s foundation in exchange for having an associate of Singer`s in 2017 secretly correct her daughter`s answers on an SAT college entrance exam at a test centre prosecutors say Singer "controlled." 
 
Huffman later made arrangements to engage in the scheme again on her younger daughter`s behalf before deciding not to, prosecutors said. 
Sartorio, who is expected to plead guilty later this month, similarly paid $15,000 to have his daughter`s ACT exam corrected by Singer`s associate, prosecutors said. 
 
Prosecutors have not yet charged any applicants and said that in some cases the parents involved took steps to try to prevent their children from realizing they were benefiting from fraud.&nbsp;

A US judge on Wednesday warned parents charged in the largest college admissions scandal in US history, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, to avoid discussing the case with their children, who are potential witnesses.

A US judge on Wednesday warned parents charged in the largest college admissions scandal in US history, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, to avoid discussing the case with their children, who are potential witnesses. Prosecutors had wanted US Magistrate Judge M Page Kelley in Boston to go further and prohibit the 12 wealthy parents who appeared before her from talking about the case with their children without a lawyer present. While Kelley warned the parents that discussing the case with their children could expose them to potential obstruction of justice charges, she said she did not think the prosecution`s proposed conditions on parental communications could work."I just don`t think that`s realistic," Kelley said. "Desperate Housewives" star Huffman and "Full House" actor Loughlin said little during the hearing other than to say that they understood the charges prosecutors brought against them. They are among 50 people, including several college athletics coaches, charged with participating in fraud and bribery schemes. Prosecutors said those schemes involved cheating on college entrance exams and paying $25 million in bribes to help their children gain admission at well-known universities including Yale University and the University of Southern California (USC). Some of the 33 parents charged in the scheme have begun plea negotiations with prosecutors. On Wednesday, packaged food entrepreneur Peter Sartorio, became the first to reveal he plans to plead guilty. Two others said they were also in plea talks. Prosecutors say the scheme was overseen by California college admissions consultant William 'Rick' Singer, who has admitted to facilitating the cheating scam and bribing coaches to present the parents` children as fake athletic recruits. Loughlin walked into the courthouse past a group fans yelling, "Lori, we love you," and left smiling. Huffman exited the court holding her brother`s hand. Prosecutors allege that Loughlin and her husband, Los Angeles fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, agreed to pay $500,000 to have their two daughters named as recruits to USC`s crew team, even though they did not row competitively. Huffman, who is married to the actor William H. Macy, is accused of making a $15,000 contribution to Singer`s foundation in exchange for having an associate of Singer`s in 2017 secretly correct her daughter`s answers on an SAT college entrance exam at a test centre prosecutors say Singer "controlled." Huffman later made arrangements to engage in the scheme again on her younger daughter`s behalf before deciding not to, prosecutors said. Sartorio, who is expected to plead guilty later this month, similarly paid $15,000 to have his daughter`s ACT exam corrected by Singer`s associate, prosecutors said. Prosecutors have not yet charged any applicants and said that in some cases the parents involved took steps to try to prevent their children from realizing they were benefiting from fraud.

Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin warned about discussing US college scam with their kids

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin leave court after hearing

US actress Lori Loughlin appeared in federal court in downtown &nbsp;Los Angeles on Wednesday in connection with a massive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/us-college-admissions-scandal-sweeps-up-hollywood-stars-like-felicity-huffman-lori-loughlin-202974">college admissions scam</a> involving other celebrities and top industry CEOs.

Bail for the 'Full House'&nbsp;star was set at $1 million, the same amount as for her husband, designer Mossimo Giannulli, who has also been charged in the case.

The couple, who are to appear in federal court in Boston on March 29, allegedly paid $500,000 in bribes to ensure their two daughters were recruited to the University of Southern California rowing team even though the pair did not participate in crew.

Loughlin, 54, surrendered to FBI agents early Wednesday after returning from Vancouver, where she was filming. Judge Steve Kim told the star in setting her bail that she would still be allowed to travel for work as long as the court was made aware of her plans.

The couple were among 50 people indicted on Tuesday in a scam to help children of the American elite gain entry into top US colleges. &nbsp;

"Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman, who has also been implicated in the scandal, was arrested by FBI agents at her home on Tuesday and later released on bail.

The 56-year-old actress and her husband William H Macy, the star of Showtime's hit series 'Shameless,'&nbsp;allegedly paid $15,000 for their eldest daughter to perform well on a college entrance exam. Macy was mentioned in the case but has not been charged.

The ringleader behind the scam, William 'Rick'&nbsp;Singer, who authorities say was paid about $25 million dollars to bribe coaches and university administrators have pleaded guilty and is cooperating with authorities.

Some of the universities targeted in the elaborate cheating scam include Yale, Stanford, UCLA and Georgetown. None of the schools or the students has been charged in the case.

According to prosecutors, the accused parents paid a firm run by Singer as much as $6 million to cheat on college entrance exams for their children or to bribe coaches to help non-athletic students get scholarships.

Others ensnared in the scandal include Gordon Caplan, co-chairman of New York law firm Willkie Farr &amp; Gallagher, who allegedly paid $75,000 to have his daughter's test grades fixed.

Also charged is William McGlashan, an executive at the investment group TPG Capital who specialized in technology investments. He allegedly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to ensure his son got into the University of Southern California as a student-athlete.

The scandal has lit up social media, with many poking fun and expressing anger at the wealthy parents indicted -- notably Loughlin and Huffman -- as well as their children.

"CAPTION THIS: 'It's ok honey. We'll get you in a college close to your mom's prison so you can visit," one Twitter user said in response to a picture Huffman had posted on Sunday of her daughter sitting on Macy's lap and hugging him.&nbsp;

Ben Dreyfuss, the son of veteran actor Richard Dreyfuss, quipped: "I got into college the old fashioned way: by letting my father's celebrity speak for itself."

Another Twitter user said: "So what I've learned from #CollegeCheatingScandal is that rich kids are so stupid that they can't get into colleges without cheating."

Olivia Jade Giannulli, one of Loughlin's daughters, disabled comments on her Instagram posts on Wednesday after some of her 1.3 million followers lashed out against her.

"Please do a video for how you prepared for the SATs," read one comment.

Another berated the young woman, who posted a video blog last year in which she said she didn't care about school, for stealing a college spot from "another deserving student (who probably actually rows!!)..."

US actress Lori Loughlin appeared in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday in connection with a massive college admissions scam involving other celebrities and top industry CEOs.

US actress Lori Loughlin appeared in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday in connection with a massive college admissions scam involving other celebrities and top industry CEOs. Bail for the 'Full House' star was set at $1 million, the same amount as for her husband, designer Mossimo Giannulli, who has also been charged in the case. The couple, who are to appear in federal court in Boston on March 29, allegedly paid $500,000 in bribes to ensure their two daughters were recruited to the University of Southern California rowing team even though the pair did not participate in crew. Loughlin, 54, surrendered to FBI agents early Wednesday after returning from Vancouver, where she was filming. Judge Steve Kim told the star in setting her bail that she would still be allowed to travel for work as long as the court was made aware of her plans. The couple were among 50 people indicted on Tuesday in a scam to help children of the American elite gain entry into top US colleges. "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman, who has also been implicated in the scandal, was arrested by FBI agents at her home on Tuesday and later released on bail. The 56-year-old actress and her husband William H Macy, the star of Showtime's hit series 'Shameless,' allegedly paid $15,000 for their eldest daughter to perform well on a college entrance exam. Macy was mentioned in the case but has not been charged. The ringleader behind the scam, William 'Rick' Singer, who authorities say was paid about $25 million dollars to bribe coaches and university administrators have pleaded guilty and is cooperating with authorities. Some of the universities targeted in the elaborate cheating scam include Yale, Stanford, UCLA and Georgetown. None of the schools or the students has been charged in the case. According to prosecutors, the accused parents paid a firm run by Singer as much as $6 million to cheat on college entrance exams for their children or to bribe coaches to help non-athletic students get scholarships. Others ensnared in the scandal include Gordon Caplan, co-chairman of New York law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher, who allegedly paid $75,000 to have his daughter's test grades fixed. Also charged is William McGlashan, an executive at the investment group TPG Capital who specialized in technology investments. He allegedly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to ensure his son got into the University of Southern California as a student-athlete. The scandal has lit up social media, with many poking fun and expressing anger at the wealthy parents indicted -- notably Loughlin and Huffman -- as well as their children. "CAPTION THIS: 'It's ok honey. We'll get you in a college close to your mom's prison so you can visit," one Twitter user said in response to a picture Huffman had posted on Sunday of her daughter sitting on Macy's lap and hugging him. Ben Dreyfuss, the son of veteran actor Richard Dreyfuss, quipped: "I got into college the old fashioned way: by letting my father's celebrity speak for itself." Another Twitter user said: "So what I've learned from #CollegeCheatingScandal is that rich kids are so stupid that they can't get into colleges without cheating." Olivia Jade Giannulli, one of Loughlin's daughters, disabled comments on her Instagram posts on Wednesday after some of her 1.3 million followers lashed out against her. "Please do a video for how you prepared for the SATs," read one comment. Another berated the young woman, who posted a video blog last year in which she said she didn't care about school, for stealing a college spot from "another deserving student (who probably actually rows!!)..."

Bail set at $1 million for US actress implicated in college admissions scandal

The scandal of parents paying to cheat their children's way into elite US universities has put a harsh spotlight on the ultra-competitive college admissions process, in which the haves hold a massive advantage over the have-nots.

Thirty-three wealthy parents -- financiers, lawyers, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/us-college-admissions-scandal-sweeps-up-hollywood-stars-like-felicity-huffman-lori-loughlin-202974">two famous actresses </a>among them -- were arrested Tuesday as part of an operation that charged from $15,000 to millions of dollars to help them get their children into renowned schools like Yale, Georgetown, Stanford and the University of Southern California.

But as outraged as many Americans were at the illegality, even within the law, the rich have a huge, unfair advantage when it comes to gaming the intensely stressful annual college admissions battle. The competition is clear in the numbers. Just 4.6 per cent of over 40,000 students applying to Harvard University get in.

The figure is 4.3 per cent at Stanford and 5.5 per cent and Columbia, two other top universities.

Many who are qualified grade-wise are rejected, intensifying the competition to stand out.

The process favours the wealthy. They can apply to more schools and invest heavily in preparing for tests and essays.

The richest, too, can beat the competition by donating to universities. ProPublica editor Daniel Golden documented how President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner gained admission to Harvard University in 1998 after his father made a legal $2.5 million donation to the school.

"There's a limited number of spots for those with enormous means," said Hafeez Lakhani, whose Lakhani Coaching company helps prepare students.

"I understand that there is a disparity out there and that not everyone is able to afford the best help or any help at all."&nbsp;

Many parents spend their kids' lives planning their university career.

"In the United States, families are obsessed with the entrance into university," said Sylvie Bigar, a New Yorker whose daughter just entered the respected Smith College in Massachusetts.

"It seems like these things are decided almost in kindergarten, that admission to a prestigious university leads to a prestigious career and happiness."

"It's an extremely stressful process, especially for kids whose parents aren't the most affluent," said Angela Perez, a student at the highly competitive Georgetown University in Washington.

"While I considered myself academically strong, getting in was one thing, and paying for it was another."

Perez, from a working class, immigrant Filipino family, said that to maximize her chances at both acceptance and financial aid, she applied to 18 different universities.

Adding together the application fees, test fees, training for the tests, and other, she said, "it was honestly quite costly." &nbsp;

The process begins in earnest in tenth grade, three years before graduating from high school. Students prepare for and take multiple times the ACT and SAT entrance examinations -- the ones the parents arrested Tuesday paid to have fixed for their children.

There are essays to write, interviews, tutorials, preparation tests, and for the families with access and connections, direct lobbying.

And, notes Bigar, "at every stage of this process, there are firms that help families who can afford it."

According to the Independent Educational Consultants Association, parents pay on average $200 an hour to consult experts on the applications process. But that price, in some situations, can run into the thousands of dollars per hour.

The parents of children who are shepherded by Lakhani pay on average $40,000.

"The reason families are interested in working with my firm is that they see an opportunity to climb higher than they would have climbed potentially on their own," he said.

To critics of the system, the issue illustrates the deep economic and social inequality in the country.

"But the bigger outrage should be that a legal version of purchasing an advantage happens every college application season and that there's an entire industry supporting it."

The scandal of parents paying to cheat their children's way into elite US universities has put a harsh spotlight on the ultra-competitive college admissions process, in which the haves hold a massive advantage over the have-nots.

The scandal of parents paying to cheat their children's way into elite US universities has put a harsh spotlight on the ultra-competitive college admissions process, in which the haves hold a massive advantage over the have-nots. Thirty-three wealthy parents -- financiers, lawyers, and two famous actresses among them -- were arrested Tuesday as part of an operation that charged from $15,000 to millions of dollars to help them get their children into renowned schools like Yale, Georgetown, Stanford and the University of Southern California. But as outraged as many Americans were at the illegality, even within the law, the rich have a huge, unfair advantage when it comes to gaming the intensely stressful annual college admissions battle. The competition is clear in the numbers. Just 4.6 per cent of over 40,000 students applying to Harvard University get in. The figure is 4.3 per cent at Stanford and 5.5 per cent and Columbia, two other top universities. Many who are qualified grade-wise are rejected, intensifying the competition to stand out. The process favours the wealthy. They can apply to more schools and invest heavily in preparing for tests and essays. The richest, too, can beat the competition by donating to universities. ProPublica editor Daniel Golden documented how President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner gained admission to Harvard University in 1998 after his father made a legal $2.5 million donation to the school. "There's a limited number of spots for those with enormous means," said Hafeez Lakhani, whose Lakhani Coaching company helps prepare students. "I understand that there is a disparity out there and that not everyone is able to afford the best help or any help at all." Many parents spend their kids' lives planning their university career. "In the United States, families are obsessed with the entrance into university," said Sylvie Bigar, a New Yorker whose daughter just entered the respected Smith College in Massachusetts. "It seems like these things are decided almost in kindergarten, that admission to a prestigious university leads to a prestigious career and happiness." "It's an extremely stressful process, especially for kids whose parents aren't the most affluent," said Angela Perez, a student at the highly competitive Georgetown University in Washington. "While I considered myself academically strong, getting in was one thing, and paying for it was another." Perez, from a working class, immigrant Filipino family, said that to maximize her chances at both acceptance and financial aid, she applied to 18 different universities. Adding together the application fees, test fees, training for the tests, and other, she said, "it was honestly quite costly." The process begins in earnest in tenth grade, three years before graduating from high school. Students prepare for and take multiple times the ACT and SAT entrance examinations -- the ones the parents arrested Tuesday paid to have fixed for their children. There are essays to write, interviews, tutorials, preparation tests, and for the families with access and connections, direct lobbying. And, notes Bigar, "at every stage of this process, there are firms that help families who can afford it." According to the Independent Educational Consultants Association, parents pay on average $200 an hour to consult experts on the applications process. But that price, in some situations, can run into the thousands of dollars per hour. The parents of children who are shepherded by Lakhani pay on average $40,000. "The reason families are interested in working with my firm is that they see an opportunity to climb higher than they would have climbed potentially on their own," he said. To critics of the system, the issue illustrates the deep economic and social inequality in the country. "But the bigger outrage should be that a legal version of purchasing an advantage happens every college application season and that there's an entire industry supporting it."

Behind the bribery: US university admissions favour the rich

On paper, she seemed an excellent applicant to the University of Southern California: a&nbsp;SAT score in the 96th percentile, along with an impressive record as a varsity water polo player who won her high school team's "most valuable player" award.

But the application was full of lies, according to federal prosecutors. Her father, Agustin Huneeus, a Napa Valley vintner, bribed a consultant to falsify her test scores and athletic credentials, including a photograph of an entirely different girl playing water polo, to the school's admissions office, authorities said. Huneeus could not be reached for comment.

That case was one of dozens making up a massive college admissions fraud unveiled on Tuesday, when the US&nbsp;Department of Justice announced charges against 50 people, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/us-college-admissions-scandal-sweeps-up-hollywood-stars-like-felicity-huffman-lori-loughlin-202974">including Hollywood actresses and chief executives</a>, for rigging the application process to get wealthy students into some of the nation's most exclusive universities.

The mastermind, William "Rick" Singer, who ran an admissions consulting firm, took advantage of the premium that top schools place on athletic prowess and test scores, as well as the cutthroat competition that yields a vanishingly small percentage of successful applicants each year.

At Georgetown University, for example, one of the schools where Singer was allegedly able to get clients' children admitted, around 158 spots are set aside for athletes, and those applicants "have substantially higher admissions prospects than non-recruited students," authorities wrote in court papers.

Last year, Georgetown accepted less than 15 percent of the 22,897 students who applied. At Yale University, another school where Singer placed at least one client's child, the acceptance rate was under 7 percent.

Singer agreed to cooperate with authorities last fall and secretly recorded many of his conversations in recent months with co-conspirators, including parents. He pleaded guilty on Tuesday to fraud.

Court papers described a fraud aided by college coaches and test administrators who collected kickbacks from the bribes parents paid Singer, prosecutors said. Singer funnelled the money through a charity to disguise its origin and allow parents to claim the contributions were for "underserved children" if pressed by tax auditors.

He sold the fraud as a "side door" to some of the country's best schools, claiming he had helped more than 800 families.

"I can make scores happen, and nobody on the planet can get scores to happen," he told a parent during a recorded phone conversation, prosecutors said.

In one scheme, parents paid Singer between $15,000 and $75,000 to help their children cheat on entrance exams, including the SAT and ACT.

Singer advised several parents to have their children claim learning disabilities and submit to psychological testing so they would get permission to take the tests over the span of two days, rather than all at once.

He told one father his daughter should "be stupid" during the psychological testing to ensure she received extra time, according to court papers.

The additional time, in turn, allowed Singer to schedule the exams at one of two testing centres run by his co-conspirators, whom he paid either to correct the answers or take the test for the children in the first place.

FAKE ATHLETIC PROFILES

Singer also built fake athletic profiles for students as a way of improving their odds, in some cases with the assistance of college coaches whom he bribed.

Parents paid Singer large sums. In the case of one girl who was portrayed as a prized soccer recruit at Yale despite not playing the sport, her family gave him $1.2 million.

That was about eight times as much as four years of tuition, room, board and fees at the New Haven, Connecticut, Ivy League school, based on current prices.

In one example, Singer superimposed a boy's face onto a photograph of an actual football player.

"So I'm gonna make him a kicker," Singer told the father, William McGlashan Jr., who heads the growth equity business at private equity firm TPG, according to a transcript included in court papers.

"He does have really strong legs," McGlashan replied, laughing. His son was unaware of the scheme, prosecutors said. A spokesman for TPG did not respond to requests for comment.

In another case, Singer helped a student claim to be a decorated water polo player when applying to USC, even though his high school did not have a team. His father purchased a water polo ball and a swimming cap from Amazon.com, prosecutors said, and then asked a graphic designer to superimpose the boy's image onto an indoor pool.

"Yes but a little high out of the water - no one gets that high," Singer wrote the father, who promptly sent an improved version.

On paper, she seemed an excellent applicant to the University of Southern California: a SAT score in the 96th percentile, along with an impressive record as a varsity water polo player who won her high school team's "most valuable player" award.

On paper, she seemed an excellent applicant to the University of Southern California: a SAT score in the 96th percentile, along with an impressive record as a varsity water polo player who won her high school team's "most valuable player" award. But the application was full of lies, according to federal prosecutors. Her father, Agustin Huneeus, a Napa Valley vintner, bribed a consultant to falsify her test scores and athletic credentials, including a photograph of an entirely different girl playing water polo, to the school's admissions office, authorities said. Huneeus could not be reached for comment. That case was one of dozens making up a massive college admissions fraud unveiled on Tuesday, when the US Department of Justice announced charges against 50 people, including Hollywood actresses and chief executives, for rigging the application process to get wealthy students into some of the nation's most exclusive universities. The mastermind, William "Rick" Singer, who ran an admissions consulting firm, took advantage of the premium that top schools place on athletic prowess and test scores, as well as the cutthroat competition that yields a vanishingly small percentage of successful applicants each year. At Georgetown University, for example, one of the schools where Singer was allegedly able to get clients' children admitted, around 158 spots are set aside for athletes, and those applicants "have substantially higher admissions prospects than non-recruited students," authorities wrote in court papers. Last year, Georgetown accepted less than 15 percent of the 22,897 students who applied. At Yale University, another school where Singer placed at least one client's child, the acceptance rate was under 7 percent. Singer agreed to cooperate with authorities last fall and secretly recorded many of his conversations in recent months with co-conspirators, including parents. He pleaded guilty on Tuesday to fraud. Court papers described a fraud aided by college coaches and test administrators who collected kickbacks from the bribes parents paid Singer, prosecutors said. Singer funnelled the money through a charity to disguise its origin and allow parents to claim the contributions were for "underserved children" if pressed by tax auditors. He sold the fraud as a "side door" to some of the country's best schools, claiming he had helped more than 800 families. "I can make scores happen, and nobody on the planet can get scores to happen," he told a parent during a recorded phone conversation, prosecutors said. In one scheme, parents paid Singer between $15,000 and $75,000 to help their children cheat on entrance exams, including the SAT and ACT. Singer advised several parents to have their children claim learning disabilities and submit to psychological testing so they would get permission to take the tests over the span of two days, rather than all at once. He told one father his daughter should "be stupid" during the psychological testing to ensure she received extra time, according to court papers. The additional time, in turn, allowed Singer to schedule the exams at one of two testing centres run by his co-conspirators, whom he paid either to correct the answers or take the test for the children in the first place. FAKE ATHLETIC PROFILES Singer also built fake athletic profiles for students as a way of improving their odds, in some cases with the assistance of college coaches whom he bribed. Parents paid Singer large sums. In the case of one girl who was portrayed as a prized soccer recruit at Yale despite not playing the sport, her family gave him $1.2 million. That was about eight times as much as four years of tuition, room, board and fees at the New Haven, Connecticut, Ivy League school, based on current prices. In one example, Singer superimposed a boy's face onto a photograph of an actual football player. "So I'm gonna make him a kicker," Singer told the father, William McGlashan Jr., who heads the growth equity business at private equity firm TPG, according to a transcript included in court papers. "He does have really strong legs," McGlashan replied, laughing. His son was unaware of the scheme, prosecutors said. A spokesman for TPG did not respond to requests for comment. In another case, Singer helped a student claim to be a decorated water polo player when applying to USC, even though his high school did not have a team. His father purchased a water polo ball and a swimming cap from Amazon.com, prosecutors said, and then asked a graphic designer to superimpose the boy's image onto an indoor pool. "Yes but a little high out of the water - no one gets that high," Singer wrote the father, who promptly sent an improved version.

Doctored photos, fake scores: How the US college admissions scam worked

So, Eva Longoria finally kind of confirms it that all has not been well among former Desperate Housewives costars. 
 
The hint or partial confirmation came when Eva Longoria appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday and said she is not friends with all of her co-stars from the hit series Desperate Housewives, which ended in 2012. 
 
For the unversed, there have been reports that Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross get along with each other quite well, but the trio does not see eye to eye with Teri Hatcher. 
 
When Kimmel asked if the reboot of famous ABC series was being planned, Longoria replied in negative."No, I mean it`s always coming up on interviews and stuff, but no, nobody from ABC has brought it up," she said and then went on to add "But also, we were on for a decade and we did 24 episodes a year, we fully mined those characters. 
 
To this, the late-night host jokingly asked, "And you guys all hate each other now?", referring to the show's other stars, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross.The 43-year-old star and soon-to-be-mum said, "No! Felicity Huffman and Marcia are going to be at my star ceremony. Felicity is giving a speech.

"Longoria is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. No, we`re very, very good friends," she added "All of you?" Kimmel asked.

"No!" Longoria quickly replied.And that was it.According to Hello magazine, the relationship between the trio and Teri worsened after a photoshoot with Vanity Fair.

A Vanity Fair`s representative had claimed that a guy of the show was at the shooting venue to ensure that Teri didn`t get the first pick of the wardrobe, or appear in the middle of any group pictures.

When Teri did get the first pick of the wardrobe, the rep was quoted as saying: "This is a problem. I`m getting text messages from Eva. Everything is not fine."

Eva Longoria finally kind of confirms it that all has not been well among former Desperate Housewives co-stars

So, Eva Longoria finally kind of confirms it that all has not been well among former Desperate Housewives costars. The hint or partial confirmation came when Eva Longoria appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday and said she is not friends with all of her co-stars from the hit series Desperate Housewives, which ended in 2012. For the unversed, there have been reports that Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross get along with each other quite well, but the trio does not see eye to eye with Teri Hatcher. When Kimmel asked if the reboot of famous ABC series was being planned, Longoria replied in negative."No, I mean it`s always coming up on interviews and stuff, but no, nobody from ABC has brought it up," she said and then went on to add "But also, we were on for a decade and we did 24 episodes a year, we fully mined those characters. To this, the late-night host jokingly asked, "And you guys all hate each other now?", referring to the show's other stars, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross.The 43-year-old star and soon-to-be-mum said, "No! Felicity Huffman and Marcia are going to be at my star ceremony. Felicity is giving a speech. "Longoria is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. No, we`re very, very good friends," she added "All of you?" Kimmel asked. "No!" Longoria quickly replied.And that was it.According to Hello magazine, the relationship between the trio and Teri worsened after a photoshoot with Vanity Fair. A Vanity Fair`s representative had claimed that a guy of the show was at the shooting venue to ensure that Teri didn`t get the first pick of the wardrobe, or appear in the middle of any group pictures. When Teri did get the first pick of the wardrobe, the rep was quoted as saying: "This is a problem. I`m getting text messages from Eva. Everything is not fine."

Eva Longoria confirms a rumour about 'Desperate Housewives' costars

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