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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 15, 2019

Georgetown Says It Will Expel Two Students Amid Admissions Scandal

One of the students filed a lawsuit against the university earlier today.

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.”

Apr 12, 2013

Report: Cheating at D.C. Public Schools More Widespread Than Originally Claimed, Rhee Didn’t Investigate

A new report from a veteran education reporter claims that former D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee knew about widespread cheating on standardized tests and didn’t do enough to investigate it.

Feb 12, 2013

No One Does Extramarital Affairs Better Than D.C. No One!

D.C. is again the least faithful place in the U.S.

Feb 22, 2012

Washington, District of Cheaters

The District is a place for the ambitious, the intelligent and the people who don’t seem to respect their matrimonial bonds.

 
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