Wow. She’s doing the right thing imo. I feel bad for her daughter who she says didn’t know. All these defendants have ruined their kids’ chances to excel at any university on their own merits. They will surely have a dark cloud following them wherever they go to college or try to get their first job.
From the link:
Absolutely! Plead quickly, admit, take responsibility, be humble. Do it fast and get out of the headlines. And if there is actual jail time, get it over with as soon as possible.
Extra points that the statement acknowledges the students who work hard and get in fairly. And their parents who make sacrifices to support their children in an honest way. Whoever they paid to write that statement did a good job! Succinct, to the point, take full blame, responsibility, express regret, guilt, and shame because it was profoundly wrong - instead of the usual non-apology thing. It doesn't just focus on "her" family, but the impact on others, the public, etc. And you know, it may all be lip service, but at least she's smart enough to realize that's her best way to play this. Pleading guilty also allows her to take responsibility and admit fault and wrongdoing, which will help greatly with the public image/perception, redemption.
I don't know if I can feel sorry for the kids or not. Their futures are stained for sure. But I can't believe that they didn't know to a large degree what was going on. Most of them had to know there was no way they should be able to get in to those school on their own merit. And of course some of them were full participants. And its not like they'll end up working at McDonalds for the rest of their lives.
Wow..... what I don’t understand is why any of them would plead Not Guilty. Prairie Wind, or anyone, any idea what the reason for this would be? TIA
Typically, a defendant will enter a not guilty plea initially. Then the case progresses. What it really does is just give the defense attorney time to negotiate a plea deal after evaluating the evidence. This bunch that plead guilty, I am assuming realized that the evidence against them was very solid. But some of the others, the evidence maybe isn't so good, and maybe their attorneys are advising them that they can beat the charges. Who knows. Just guessing. But I am certain that we haven't seen the last of the guilty pleas.
You are probably right. Sadly. I am hoping for both.
I think they will all get off with no jail time. Hefty fines, yes.
