By David J. Green

Two Parents Face Trial in College Admissions Scandal

The issue is the conduct of parents, U.S.C. admissions practices, and possibly fairness of college admissions process.

John Wilson, a private-equity executive, is accused in a $220,000 payment to obtain his son's admission to the U.S.C. He is a water polo player. He is with his wife, Leslie. Credit... Brian Snyder/Reuters

Published Sept. 12, 2021 Updated Sept. 15, 2021

Gamal Abdelaziz, a former hotel and casino executive, is accused of paying $300,000 to get his daughter admitted to the University of Southern California as a basketball player based on false qualifications.

John Wilson, a private-equity executive, is accused in a $220,000 payment to obtain his son's admission to the U.S.C. As a water polo player, Wilson then conspired to pay $1.5 million more to ensure his daughters' admission to Harvard and Stanford.

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