Appeals Court Overturns Fraud Convictions of Las Vegas Parents Involved in “Operation Varsity Blues” Scandal

Abdelaziz and Wilson, two parents from Las Vegas, have had their fraud convictions overturned by a federal appeals court on Wednesday. The pair were found guilty in 2021 of paying bribes to get their kids into elite universities as part of the “Operation Varsity Blues” scandal.

The scandal, which has embroiled prestigious universities across the country, was the first case to go to trial in the so-called “Operation Varsity Blues” scandal. The jury found the pair guilty of paying $300,000 to get their kids into school as athletic recruits.

The Boston-based appeals court, however, overturned the fraud convictions, but upheld Wilson’s conviction on a charge of filing a false tax return.

The scandal has been a major source of controversy, with many questioning the fairness of the college admissions process. The scandal has also sparked a debate about the role of money in the college admissions process, and how it can be used to gain an advantage.

The appeals court ruling is a major victory for the two parents, and could have implications for other parents who were charged in the scandal. It remains to be seen how the ruling will affect the college admissions process going forward.