College Scammer Says He Didn’t Know a Quid Pro Quo Was a Bribe
- Leader of admissions racket had claimed FBI pressed him to lie
- Now he says he just didn’t know his activities were illegal
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The corrupt college counselor at the center of the admissions scandal that swept up dozens of wealthy parents has retracted explosive claims that federal agents pressured him to lie, according to a court filing by prosecutors.
Defense attorneys for “Full House” star Lori Loughlin and other parents facing trial on conspiracy charges have cited the claims to argue that the government pushed the scam’s mastermind, William “Rick” Singer, to make up evidence against his former clients.