Felicity Huffman Gets 2 Weeks In Prison Over Admissions Scandal

The transcript discusses the college admissions scandal involving actress Felicity Huffman, who was sentenced to 14 days in prison, a $30,000 fine, and 250 hours of community service for her role in the scheme. Huffman admitted to paying $15,000 to have her daughter's SAT scores altered with the help of William Rick Singer, the mastermind behind the scam. The scandal involved 51 people and was described as the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted. Some parents paid up to $6.5 million to get their children into elite universities through fraudulent means. Huffman's sentence was lighter due to her lesser financial involvement compared to other parents.

What was the length of the prison sentence given to Huffman?

• 30 days

• 6 months

• 14 days

• 1 year

What crime did Huffman plead guilty to?

• Tax evasion

• Conspiracy to commit mail fraud

• Identity theft

• Bribery

Who was identified as the mastermind behind the college admissions scheme?

• William Rick Singer

• An unknown hacker

• Felicity Huffman

• A federal judge

What was the maximum amount some parents paid to get their children into elite universities?

• $1 million

• $6.5 million

• $30,000

• $15,000

Why did prosecutors recommend a lighter sentence for Huffman?

• She cooperated with the investigation

• She paid less than many other parents

• She was a first-time offender

• She showed remorse