The case comes on the heels of the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal that resulted in the convictions of dozens of wealthy parents and athletic coaches in a scheme to get children admitted into top schools across the country.
In Opening Day of Trial, Prosecutors Say Ex-Harvard Fencing Coach Traded Recruiting Spots for Payments as Part of a ‘Stream of Bribes’ | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard's fencing coach and a businessman whose kids attended the school went to trial in an admissions scandal. The man allegedly bought a home from the coach for above-market value.