Varsity Blues': Mastermind behind college admissions scam is back advising students now with a court-ordered disclaimer
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William Rick Singer, released from federal prison for his role in the college admissions scandal, is now employed by ID Future Stars as a college admissions advisor. He must disclose his criminal history on the company's website, as ruled by the court. Federal prosecutors expressed concerns about his new role, yet his attorney contended that the job complies with the conditions of his supervised release. The court allowed him to proceed with this role, emphasizing the importance of transparency about his past.
William Rick Singer, the mastermind behind Operation Varsity Blues, has returned to college admissions advising after serving prison time, working as a 'master coach' for ID Future Stars.
Despite concerns from federal prosecutors regarding his return to college admissions advising, Singer's defense attorney argued that his new job complies with the terms of his supervised release.
District Judge Denise J. Casper ruled that Singer may continue his work in college admissions advising, provided he prominently displays a disclaimer about his criminal past on the company website.
The disclaimer mandated by the court explains Singer's guilty plea and that he is currently on supervised release, ensuring transparency regarding his history.
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