A federal court judge in Massachusetts has tossed a former USC water polo coach's conviction, ruling that prosecutors' evidence was unreliable and included errors.
school had demanded. They argued he was always acting in the best interests of the school and his team, never lied and never took a bribe.
However, some alleged bribe money went to the water polo program — not Vavic himself — and"there was no evidence in the record to suggest that Vavic was taking USC Water Polo team money for his own benefit," the judge wrote. Even still, prosecutors argued he was acting contrary to the university’s interests in accepting that money, the judge wrote.
"In granting a new trial, the Court recognizes what we have long argued — the government’s case is built on the knowingly false statements of admitted fraudster Rick Singer," he said."As we have demonstrated, and the Court now confirms, there is no evidence that Coach Vavic ever used donations to the USC water polo program for his own benefit."Rachael Rollins said her office is reviewing all of its options in response to the ruling.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Judge sets aside conviction of former USC water polo coach in 'Varsity Blues' case“And, however distasteful, there is nothing inherently illegal about a private institution accepting money in exchange for a student’s admission,” said U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani.
Read more »
Former USC coach's college admissions bribery conviction tossed, new trial orderedA federal judge on Thursday ordered a new trial for Jovan Vavic, a former decorated University of Southern California water polo coach convicted in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal.
Read more »
USC nonprofit continues fight against fentanyl epidemicTeam Awareness Combating Operation, or TACO, works to fight against teen overdose using peer-to-peer education, free fentanyl test strips and Narcan administration training.
Read more »
Mindy Kaling to Receive USC School of Dramatic Arts’ Inaugural Multi-Hyphenate Award (EXCLUSIVE)Mindy Kaling is known for her creating groundbreaking content — including the hit Netflix comedy “Never Have I Ever,” HBO’s “Sex Life of College Girls” and “The …
Read more »
Former USC water polo coach gets new ‘Varsity Blues’ admissions scam trialA federal judge on Thursday found some evidence introduced in Jovan Vavic’s fraud and bribery case to be unreliable.
Read more »
Ex-USC water polo coach involved in admission scandal wins new trialA former USC water polo coach found guilty in the college admissions bribery scandal had his conviction set aside Thursday and will face a new trial.
Read more »