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 were some of the methods used in the college admissions scam?

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When is Huffman scheduled to report to prison?

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