📰 Rick Singer allowed to return to college consulting business after infamous ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal
Rick Singer, the central figure in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal, has been allowed to return to his old job by a federal judge, but he must disclose his criminal past to potential clients. Singer’s new coaching company, ID Future Stars, focuses on college consulting and emphasizes comprehensive life coaching and college admissions guidance. The court ordered Singer to provide detailed notice to parents seeking his services, outlining his guilty plea to various federal charges related to the scandal. Singer admitted to activities such as bribing test proctors, falsifying academic records, and bribing coaches to designate students as athletic recruits. He made over $25 million from clients, paid over $7 million in bribes, and used over $15 million for personal benefit. Singer was sentenced to 42 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution and forfeit assets. Other notable figures involved in the scandal include Lori Laughlin, Mossimo Giannulli, and Felicity Huffman, who also received prison sentences. Singer’s actions were part of a bribery scheme to help wealthy clients secure admission to elite schools.
📰 California professor arrested, accused of throwing tear gas canister at federal agents during marijuana farm
A California professor, Jonathan Anthony Caravello, was arrested for throwing a tear gas canister at ICE agents during a raid on a cannabis farm where more than 350 illegal aliens were arrested. The farm was suspected of using children in forced labor and trafficking violations. Caravello, a math professor at California State University Channel Islands, was charged with assaulting a federal officer and was released on a $15,000 bond. The California Faculty Association accused agents of “kidnapping” Caravello, but U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli clarified that he was arrested for his actions during the raid. Caravello was seen on bodycam footage resisting arrest and disrupting officers with a megaphone during the clash between federal agents and protesters at the cannabis farm.
📰 Mike Waltz preps for intense showdown with Dems in UN ambassador confirmation hearing and more top headlines
The article covers various topics including a confirmation hearing for Mike Waltz as UN ambassador, the first lady’s detection of Putin’s deception, and a state of emergency due to heavy rain. The murder trial of a dentist, the Menendez brothers’ bid for a new trial, and a GOP senator’s call to declassify documents on a rally assassination attempt are highlighted. The death of evangelical pastor John MacArthur, a NYC mayoral nominee being removed from a podium, and Supreme Court rulings on the Department of Education are mentioned. Other topics include judicial actions on ICE, Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal battles, and concerns of Democratic interference in midterm elections. Scientists developing a new vaccine, ancient settlement discoveries, and cultural trends are also discussed.
📰 Menendez brothers bank on new trial as backup if parole bid fails
The Menendez brothers, who killed their parents over 35 years ago, have a new opportunity for freedom following a recent legal ruling. Post-conviction attorney Brian Wice explains that the brothers are seeking an entirely new trial based on newly discovered evidence. The brothers were convicted of brutally murdering their parents and sentenced to life without parole. They filed a habeas petition in March 2023, claiming that crucial evidence was not presented at their original trial. Despite objections from the prosecution, a judge ruled that the brothers are entitled to habeas relief, paving the way for a potential new trial. The legal battle for the Menendez brothers’ freedom continues as they face challenges in the appeals process and upcoming parole hearings.
📰 Florida man convicted of killing 2 people outside a bar set to be put to death
Michael Bernard Bell, convicted in the 1993 shooting deaths of Jimmy West and Tamecka Smith, is scheduled for execution in Florida on Tuesday. Bell sought revenge for his brother’s murder and mistakenly targeted West, who had bought the suspect car. Bell armed himself with an AK-47 and shot West and Smith outside a bar, killing West at the scene and Smith on the way to the hospital. Bell was later convicted of three more murders, including a woman and her toddler in 1989. Despite appeals citing new evidence, the Florida and U.S. Supreme Courts have upheld Bell’s death sentence. Florida has executed eight people this year, the most in the U.S., with Bell set to be the ninth.
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