The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents who used their wealth and privilege to buy their kids’ way into top-tier schools was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison Wednesday.
William "Rick" Singer was one of over 50 people charged in March 2019, which also included prominent CEOs and actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin.