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Boston — A Original Georgetown University's tennis coach was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday for helping wealthy parents enter school in exchange for a bribe of nearly $ 3.5 million as part of a major college admission fraud program. I was sentenced to half a sentence.
Gordon Ernst, a former head tennis coach in Georgetown, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bribery in October from a scandal of fraudulent college admission in the United States, and then Indiratal, a U.S. district judge in Boston. I was sentenced by a crocodile.
“Operation Varsity” reveals how wealthy families have taken extreme steps to secure space for their children at competitive schools, including Stanford University. As a result of the "Blues" investigation, it was the longest decision ever. Yale University and University of Southern California.
Ernst will also be under house arrest for another six months upon his release and will have to confiscate $ 3.43 million. His lawyer did not respond to requests for comment.
Prosecutors secured admission of students as fake movement freshmen through bribes, with dozens of wealthy parents colluding with the University of California admissions consultant William "Rick" singer to take college entrance exams. Claims.
Since 2019, 54 people, including singer, actor Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, have been found guilty or convicted in court.
Prosecutors have more than 10 years of Ernst than any other coach in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., instead of appointing 22 students as new tennis hires. Said that he had received a bribe. ..
The bribes included Douglas Hodge, a former chief executive officer of bond manager Pimco, who was sentenced to nine months in prison in 2020. , Amin Corey, the prosecutor's only court loss.
In a letter to Tarwani prior to Friday's hearing, 55-year-old Ernst expressed his "deep regret" for his "selfish behavior." His lawyer claimed he deserved one year's imprisonment while the prosecutor was sentenced to four years' imprisonment. (Report by Nate Raymond of Boston, edited by David Gregorio)
