Varsity Blues organizer Rick Singer nears sentencing
Prosecutors recommend a six-year sentence and $10 million fine.
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USC faces lawsuit over Rossier rankings misreports
Three plaintiffs, all Rossier School of Education graduates, are seeking damages for falsely advertising the school’s online programs.
Former USC Trustee acquitted in foreign lobbying trial
Thomas Barrack was accused of being an unregistered agent for the United Arab Emirates.
New book details how several USC scandals almost went untold
L.A. Times journalist Paul Pringle recalls the challenges of bringing Puliafito and Tyndall’s wrongdoings to light.
Former USC water polo coach’s fraud and bribery convictions set aside
Coach Jovan Vavic was originally found guilty of accepting bribes from parents in exchange for guaranteeing their children admission to USC.
Former USC School of Social Work dean to plead guilty in federal bribery case Monday
Marilyn Flynn will face one count of bribery and a maximum fine of $150,000 for funneling $100,000 through USC between April and May of 2018.
George Tyndall preliminary hearing postponed
The former USC gynecologist pleaded not guilty to 35 charges, including counts of unlawful penetration and sexual battery, and will appear in a preliminary hearing continued to May.
LA Times, USC alumnus win Pulitzer for USC investigation
Matt Hamilton and his peers were recognized for their investigation into Tyndall.
Affidavit shows USC officials missed red flags in scheme
Some high school counselors, college coaches tried to warn officials about fake athletes.
New indictments filed against USC parents involved in bribery scheme
Thirteen out of 16 parents indicted paid bribes to get their children into USC.