An expert test-taker who admitted posing as wealthy high school students to take their ACT and SAT exams pleaded guilty Friday in connection with a college admissions scheme that has also ensnared dozens of parents -- including Hollywood celebrities and corporate executives. Mark Riddell, 36, pleaded guilty in a Boston federal courtroom to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering and agreed to forfeit $240,000, the Los Angeles Times reported. I understand how my actions contributed to a loss of trust in the college admissions process,” Riddell said in a statement last month after the charges were announced. I understand how my actions contributed to a loss of trust in the college admissions process." Around 20 parents charged in the scheme paid Riddell to fix their children’s tests, according to prosecutors.

Source: Fox News April 13, 2019 10:28 UTC