Scandal Architect Rick Singer Cleared to Resume College Coaching Role with Full Disclosure
The orchestrator of the extensive “Varsity Blues” college admissions bribery scandal, which implicated high-profile figures like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, has been permitted to return to coaching aspiring college students, provided he fully reveals his criminal history.
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Denise Casper of Massachusetts ruled in favor of Rick Singer, 64, allowing him to reengage with his consulting firm, ID Future Stars, which assists students aiming for admission to prestigious universities.
However, the judge mandated that Singer must clearly post a comprehensive disclaimer about his criminal history on his website and provide similar notices to potential clients.
Singer was released in March 2025 after serving 42 months behind bars for his 2019 guilty plea to charges including racketeering, money laundering, and obstruction, stemming from his acceptance of bribes aimed at facilitating students’ admissions to elite schools by manipulating test scores and misrepresenting their achievements and qualifications.
The required disclaimer outlines, "In March 2019, Rick Singer pled guilty to federal charges including racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and obstruction of justice in connection with the widely-reported ‘Varsity Blues’ admissions scandal."
This statement must also clarify that Singer received $25 million in bribes, allocating $7 million to associates, while retaining an additional $15 million for personal benefit. He is also obligated to disclose the exact duration of his prison sentence, the nearly $20 million he was ordered to repay, and to link to a statement from the federal prosecuting office involved in his case.
Singer’s attorney, Aaron Katz, indicated that his client is amenable to the requirement to divulge details about his past misconduct. “Singer is prepared to inform current and future clients about his previous actions… he was doing so even before the ruling,” Katz stated to the media.
As of Wednesday, the ID Future Stars website did not prominently display the mandated disclaimer. However, it did include a statement from Singer acknowledging his past errors: “I am open about who I am, my mistakes, and I take full responsibility. I wish to share my expertise and passion to help foster the next generation of leaders.”
Singer’s scheme involved soliciting purported "donations" from affluent individuals, including actresses Huffman and Loughlin, which were funneled to his charity, Key Worldwide Foundation, designated for underprivileged youth. In reality, the funds were misappropriated for personal use and to facilitate bribery of individuals who assisted in falsifying academic records.
Both Huffman and Loughlin admitted guilt for their roles in Singer’s conspiracy to get their children admitted to distinguished institutions. Huffman completed 11 days of a two-week sentence, while Loughlin served a two-month term in a California federal prison.
The scandal came to light in 2019, launching a federal probe dubbed “Varsity Blues,” leading to the conviction of at least 50 individuals involved in the scheme.
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