BREAKING: Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison for federal crimes stemming from the massive 'Varsity Blues' college entrance scam.
"Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for federal crimes stemming from the massive"Varsity Blues" college entrance scam.Huffman, 56,=learned her fate Friday during an appearance in U.S. District Court in Boston before Judge Indira Talwani, to whom she has pleaded for leniency.
"She is remorseful -- indeed, deeply ashamed -- about what she did," Huffman's lawyers stated in court documents. Singer, 59, who prosecutors said collected $25 million in bribes during the years-long scam, pleaded guilty in March to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of justice. He's yet to be sentenced.
"I am in full acceptance of my guilt, and with deep regret and shame over what I have done. I accept full responsibility for my actions and will accept the consequences that stem from those actions," Huffman tearfully said as she pleaded guilty in court on May 13.Huffman's lawyers have presented Talwani with letters vouching for her from the actress' relatives, including her husband, actor William H.
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