Desperate Housewives actress, Felicity Huffman, spent 11 days in prison in 2019 for her involvement in a nationwide scandal. Huffman recently delved into the criminal conspiracy, shedding light on how she was convinced to commit fraud to secure her daughter a spot in an elite college. She trusted college counselor Rick Singer, who ultimately recommended programs and tutors to help her daughter gain admission into prestigious schools.
Huffman revealed that she believed working with Singer was her only option to give her daughter a promising future. Despite the sense of uneasiness she felt about the situation, she proceeded with the plan. At the sentencing, the 60-year-old attributed her actions to her daughter’s future, expressing immense regret for compromising her integrity.
The scandal didn’t just affect Huffman, but it also led to the imprisonment of mastermind William “Rick” Singer. After accepting millions through his college prep businesses, Singer was found guilty of corruption, ultimately receiving a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
Now, Huffman is channeling her painful experience into supporting formerly incarcerated women through the nonprofit organization A New Way of Life. She aims to spread positivity and make a difference using her painful experience to bring something good into the world. Ultimately, Huffman hopes to bring attention to the organization through which she did her court-ordered community service.
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