United States College Admissions Cheating Scandal among the Privileged Children of Celebrities

United States College Admissions Cheating Scandal among the Privileged Children of Celebrities

Rocking the national news media outlets in the United States recently has been information about celebrities including Lori Loughlin (who starred on the television show Full House) and Felicity Hoffman (who starred on the television show Desperate Housewives among credits) being caught up in a college admissions process cheating scandal. Felicity Hoffman allegedly payed someone $15,000 to take the SAT for her child and Lori Loughlin payed much more to have her daughter appear to be a recruit to play crew at USC even though she did not really play the sport.

Felicity Hoffman is married since 1997 to acclaimed movie actor William H. Macy and Lori Loughlin is married to famous fashion designer Mossimo so their names have been entwined in the scandals as well. Because of their enormous wealth, both Lori Loughlin and Felicity Hoffman’s bails were set to high amounts (such as around $100,000) when they were apprehended but bail was posted in a timely fashion and they were both released very quickly.

This topic has been so big in the US national news lately and it is just starting to wind down. While Lori Loughlin and Felicity Hoffman might be the most recognizable names, over fifty people have been apprehended in this big event including sports coaches and assistant sports coaches that have enabled this recruiting / admissions cheating process at various colleges and universities. Many of the people may face further trials and court dates and possible prison time.
Many people are shocked by all this and thought that the celebrities involved would have more honesty and integrity than to be involved in this incident. Various uninvolved and notable celebrities have chimed in with their opinions of their peers’ involvement in these deceptive practices including movie actress Julia Roberts who has said that it is better to just believe in your children and their capabilities of making it (to college) on their own.