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Federal prosecutors say that one coach and 13 parents, including actress Felicity Huffman, will plead guilty to fraud charges in the college admissions scandal. Huffman is seen here arriving at federal court in Boston last week.

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Felicity Huffman And 12 Other Parents To Plead Guilty In College Cheating Scandal

7:08pm April 08, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

A former head men's tennis coach at the University of Texas also will plead guilty. The 14 defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest-services mail fraud.

In the wake of the college admissions scandal that has ensnared a slew of wealthy parents, college coaches and others in the world of academia, USC has placed a hold on the accounts of students allegedly connected to the scheme.

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USC Suspends Accounts Of Students Allegedly Linked To Admissions Bribery Scandal

7:31pm March 19, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"This prevents the students from registering for classes or acquiring transcripts while their cases are under review," officials said, as they scramble to restore trust in the application process.