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May 27, 2020

Another Georgetown Parent Pleads Guilty To Fraud In College Admissions Scandal

The parent admitted to paying Georgetown’s then-tennis coach $50,000 to recruit his daughter to the school’s tennis team.

Dec 10, 2019

Another Georgetown Parent Has Pleaded Guilty In The Nationwide College Admissions Scandal

The California woman paid Rick Singer’s company $9,000 to have online classes taken for her son and help him graduate from Georgetown.

Sep 26, 2019

Hoya Dad Involved In College Admissions Scandal Sentenced To Four Months Behind Bars

He pleaded guilty in May to having paid $400,000 to a sham charity set up by a “consultant” in exchange for help getting his son admitted to Georgetown University.

May 08, 2019

Parent Of Georgetown Student Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Twelve students reportedly gained admission to Georgetown through a similar scheme.

Mar 15, 2019

Georgetown Knew Its Tennis Coach Recruited Non-Athletes, But Still Recommended Him For A New Job

Georgetown says any statements it made after asking Gordon Ernst to resign “focused on his athletic record only.”

Mar 13, 2019

A Georgetown Junior Reportedly Schemed With Her Parents To Earn Admission Via A ‘Side Door’

Isabelle Henriquez wrote that “being a part of Georgetown’s tennis team has always been a dream of mine,” according to court documents. She doesn’t play competitive tennis.

Mar 12, 2019

Former Georgetown Tennis Coach Indicted In Widespread College Admissions Bribery Scheme

“Georgetown University is deeply disappointed to learn that former Tennis Coach Gordon Ernst is alleged to have committed criminal acts against the University that constitute an unprecedented breach of trust.”

Jun 10, 2013

Michael A. Brown Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge

As part of a plea agreement, Brown agreed to serve up to 37 months in prison. Judge Robert L. Wilkins will have the final say on the sentence.

Jun 07, 2013

Federal Prosecutors Charge Michael A. Brown With Taking $55,000 Bribe From Undercover Agents

Charging documents filed today by Ron Machen, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, state that Michael A. Brown accepted $55,000 from undercover federal agents during and after his term as a member of the D.C. Council.

Jun 07, 2013

Michael A. Brown Tells Supporters He Will Plead Guilty to Federal Bribery Charges

Former D.C. Councilmember Michael A. Brown will plead guilty to bribery charges after being caught in a sting operation carried out by undercover federal agents, he told his political supporters last night.

 
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