From Campus to Couch: The US College Admissions Scandal Now on TV, World News

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• Felicity Huffman, the beloved “Desperate Housewives” star, finds herself at the center of the controversy.
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• Lori Loughlin, the iconic “Full House” actress, also faces accusations of part‑taking in the scheme.
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• About 50 other high‑profile figures (including wealthy philanthropists, former politicians, and even former senators) are named by prosecutors in Boston for pulling a number of shady tricks to funnel their kids through elite institutions.

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There’s a solid foundation: A bestseller called “Accepted” by respected Wall Street Journal journalists Melissa Korn and Jen Levitz sets the narrative arc. The series will be penned by D.V. DeVincentis, who already brought home an Emmy with “American Crime Story: The People Vs O.J. Simpson.”*

With a screenplay that’s both gritty and thought‑provoking, the tone will mix stark reality with the human drama behind the headlines.*

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As of now, no cast is announced and there’s no release date. Annapurna Television assures us that the next few months will bring more details, so folks should keep their eyes peeled.*

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It’s more than a celebrity scandal; it’s a mirror reflecting how some people will do (and that they might not get away with it).*

Behind the glitz and the perfect college photosheets lies a sobering truth: hard work and merit shouldn’t be the privilege of the privileged.*

And while the show may gloss over the drama for entertainment, the stakes were high for everyone involved in the real-life pyramid of bribery.*

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