William “Rick” singer, The Mastermind Back Nationwide college entry bribery schemeAs long as he manifests his criminal past to new customers, a new college can operate counseling service, a federal judge at Massachusetts ruled on Monday.
Service lists ID Future Stars, singer as “master coach and chief advisor” On your websiteWhich says that it is proud to offer “individual approaches to college entry advice on hands”.
Chief District Judge Dennis Casper ruled that the singer could operate the company, but the following statement should be “prominently” on the ID Future Star website:
“In March 2019, Rick Singer blamed for including federal allegations, conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to cheat the United States, and to obstruct justice, which was widely publicized as” Versity Blues “. Entrance examination (ie, sat and act);
As part of the plan, Mr. Singer took more than $ 25 million from his customers, from which he paid more than $ 7 million co-speculators, and used more than $ 15 million for his own benefit, spent, spent, or otherwise used. On January 4, 2023, a federal court in Boston sentenced Mr. Singer to 42 months in jail and three years of release. They were ordered to pay more than $ 10 million in restoration and seize a total assets of more than $ 8.7 million. ,
The singer should also provide a written copy of the same statement to all parents, students or other customers that maintain it.
The court-ronated text was yet to be posted on the company’s website until Tuesday afternoon, but a lawyer for the singer, Aaron Katj confirmed that the singer would follow the court’s order.
“Singer” said in a statement to CBS News, “There is no problem in informing the singer of his previous and future customers, and in fact, was doing so before the court order.” ,
More than 50 people, including popular TV actresses and prominent businessmen, were convicted CaseWhich the authorities called Operation Varity Blues.
In 2019, the singer convicted the allegations including racketering conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. He was sentenced to 3.5 years in jail, but was released in a half -way house in 2024. Singers are currently on supervised release.
The US Attorney Office at Massachusetts refused to comment on arrival by CBS News.
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In a statement on the ID Future Stars website, Singer says, “I am afraid to tell those who I am and I made a mistake, took full responsibility and share my expertise, passion, and share the desire to support his next generation leaders, which is the right choice for every person.”
The statement said, “The important value I have learned in my journey – to stay away from gray areas in college entry and institutional advancement … that I will not travel to the uneven side of the road even when I look clear of the coast, but experts will seek proper guidance and support from the lawyer.”