Falsely accused Massachusetts dad in 'Varsity Blues' admissions scandal sues Netflix, alleging defamation

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A Massachusetts dad who was cleared of wrongdoing in an infamous college admissions bribery scandal is suing Netflix over a documentary his lawyers say defamed him and his son and daughters.

FIRST ON FOX: Massachusetts executive John Wilson, 64, had his convictions of fraud and bribery thrown out after successful appeals last year. He had been accused of paying more than $1.2 million to arrange for his three children to make their way into the University of Southern California, Stanford and Harvard.

He appeared on 'The Oprah Show' as a youth after becoming the youngest person to swim from the Alcatraz to San Francisco in an exhibition that raised $50,000 for Hurricane Katrina victims, the lawsuit reads. 'Johnny’s high school coach, himself an NCAA two-time MVP, recommended him to the USC coaches, and the Wilsons did not take any fake photos – contrary to what Netflix depicted,' Wilson's lawyers said in a statement.

Singer received a sentence of 42 months behind bars last year for charges of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, fraud and money laundering. Netflix did not respond to a request for comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

 

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