The Latest: US attorney says schools not involved in scam

The Latest: US attorney says schools not involved in scam

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 2:41 p.m. ET

BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on a college admissions bribery scandal that has led to charges against coaches and celebrities (all times local):

10:40 p.m.

Tax records show that a California charity accused of funneling money in a national college admissions bribery scheme claimed it gave out $500,000 to the University of Southern California.

An Associated Press review of Key Worldwide Foundation's filings shows the Southern Cal contributions were part of nearly $2 million in grants in recent years. The foundation reported revenues that spiked from $451,600 in 2013 to $3.7 million in 2016.

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A message left late Tuesday at the school wasn't immediately returned.

Foundation founder William "Rick" Singer pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon and acknowledged using his company and charity in the scheme.

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