List of Suspects and Charges | Investigations of College Admissions and Testing Bribery Scheme

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Investigations of College Admissions and Testing Bribery Scheme

Dozens of individuals involved in a nationwide conspiracy that facilitated cheating on college entrance exams and the admission of students to elite universities as purported athletic recruits were arrested by federal agents in multiple states and charged in documents unsealed on March 12, 2019, in federal court in Boston. Athletic coaches from Yale, Stanford, USC, Wake Forest and Georgetown, among others, are implicated, as well as parents and exam administrators. 

Individuals who have questions or inquries about this case may send an email to the following address:  USAMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj.gov

Below is a list of the defendants. The charging documents are attached at the bottom of this page. 

Charged by Information
Defendant	Charges	Case Status	U.S. District Court
William Rick SINGER Docket 19-CR-10078- RWZ	Racketeering conspiracy; money laundering conspiracy; conspiracy to defraud US; obstruction of justice	The defendant pled guilty to all counts on 3/12/2019,  Sentencing is scheduled for 6/19/2019 at 2:00 PM in courtroom 12 before Judge Zobel. The defendant has been released on a $500,000 unsecured bond.	District of Massachusetts
Rudolph “Rudy” MEREDITH Docket 19-CR-10075- MLW	Conspiracy to commit wire fraud and honest services wire fraud; honest services wire fraud	Initial Appearance set for 3/28/2019 12:30 PM in Courtroom 24 before Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley	District of Massachusetts
Mark RIDDELL 19-CR-10074-NMG	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud; conspiracy to commit money laundering	Waiver of Indictment and Plea to Information hearing set for 4/12/2019 02:30 PM in Courtroom 4 before Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton	District of Massachusetts
John VANDEMOER Docket: 19-cr-10079-RWZ	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant pled guilty to all counts on 3/12/2019. Sentencing is scheduled for 6.12/2019 at 2:00 PM in courtroom 12 before Judge Zobel. The defendant has been released on personal recognizance.	District of Massachusetts
Charged by Indictment
Defendant	Charges	Case Status	U.S. District Court
Igor DVORSKIY 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will make an initial appearance in federal court in Boston on 3/252019 at 2:30 pm.	Central District of California
Gordon ERNST 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant was arrested on 3/12/2019 and was released on conditions, including $200,000 bond. He will make an initial appearnce in federal court in Boston on 3/25/3019 at 2:30 pm.	District of Maryland
William FERGUSON 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Western District of North Carolina
Martin FOX 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Southern District of Texas
Donna HEINEL 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Central District of California
Laura JANKE 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Central District of California
Ali KHOSROSHAHIN 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Central District of California
Steven MASERA 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Eastern District of California
Jorge SALCEDO 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Central District of California
Mikaela SANFORD 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Eastern District of California
David SIDOO 19-CR-10080- NMG	Conspracy to commit mail and wire fraud	The defendant made his initial appearance and was released on conditions. He will appear in federal court in Boston for an arraignment before Judge Boal on 3/15/2019.	Northern District of California
Jovan VAVIC 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Central District of California
Niki WILLIAMS 19-CR-10081- IT	Conspiracy to commit racketeering	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/25/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Southern District of Texas
Charged by Complaint
Defendant	Charges	Case Status	U.S. District Court
Gregory ABBOTT 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant made his initial appearance in the Southern District of New York and was released on $500,000 bond. Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Southern District of New York
Marcia ABBOTT 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant made her initial appearance in federal court in Grand Junction, CO. Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Southern District of New York
Gamal ABDELAZIZ 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant made his initial appearance in the District of Nevada and was released on personal recognizance. He will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/29 at 2pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	District of Nevada
Diane BLAKE 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Todd BLAKE 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Jane BUCKINGHAM 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Central District of California
Gordon CAPLAN 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant made his initial appearance and was released on $500,000 bond. Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	District of Connecticut
Michael CENTER 19-mj-06065-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial Appearance in federal court in Boston set for 3/25/2019 at 03:15 PM in Courtroom 24 before Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley	District of Massachusetts
I-Hsin “Joey” CHEN 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Central District of California
Amy COLBURN 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Gregory COLBURN 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Robert FLAXMAN 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:30 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Central District of California
Mossimo GIANNULLI 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant made his initial appearance in the Central District of California and was released on $1 million bail secured by his residence. He will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/29 at 2:30 pm.	Central District of California
Elizabeth HENRIQUEZ 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant self-surrendered on 3/12, appeared in federal court and was released on $500,000 bond. Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:30 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Southern District of New York
Manuel HENRIQUEZ 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant self-surrendered on 3/12, appeared in federal court and was released on $500,000 bond. Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:30 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Southern District of New York
Douglas HODGE 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/13/2019 at 2:30 pm.	Central District of California
Felicity HUFFMAN 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant made her initial appearance in federal court and was released on $250,000 bond. She will appear in federal court in Boston on 3/29/2019 at 2:30pm	Central District of California
Agustin HUNEEUS, Jr.  19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 2:30 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Bruce ISACKSON 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Davina ISACKSON 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Michelle JANAVS 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Central District of California
Elisabeth KIMMEL 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	District of Nevada
Marjorie KLAPPER 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Lori LOUGHLIN 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	The defendant will appear in federal court in Los Angeles on 3/13 at 2:00pm.	Central District of California
Toby MACFARLANE 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Southern District of California
William McGLASHAN 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Marci PALATELLA 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Peter Jan SARTORIO 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Northern District of California
Stephen SEMPREVIVO 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Appearing at 2:00 pm on 3/13 in federal court in Los Angeles. Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Central District of California
Devin SLOANE 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Central District of California
John WILSON 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Southern District of Texas
Homayoun ZADEH 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Central District of California
Robert ZANGRILLO 19-mj-06087-MPK	Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud	Initial appearance in federal court in Boston is set for 3/29/19 at 3:00 pm before Judge M. Page Kelley.	Southern District of Florida

Attachments: 

Download center_complaint.pdf

Download complaint.pdf

Download indictment.pdf

Download meredith_information.pdf

Download riddell_information.pdf

Download singer_information.pdf

Download vandemoer_information.pdf

Download sidoo_redacted_indictment.pdf

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TPG Real Estate Partners Closes Fund with More Than $3.7 Billion of Capital Commitments

Same people connected to Bennett v. Southern Pacific

This is one-part greed and one part squeeze play

When you kill my witnesses, relatives, officers, public officials and then take on children?

SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP), the dedicated real estate equity investment platform of global alternative asset firm TPG, announced today the closing of its latest opportunity fund, TPG Real Estate Partners III. The fund secured over $3.7 billion of capital commitments and was oversubscribed.

TREP invests in commercial and residential properties across the United States and Europe through a strategy primarily focused on acquiring and building property-rich platforms and companies. Leveraging a thematic approach and operating capabilities, TREP partners with best-in-class management teams to create institutional portfolios of owned real estate across a wide range of property types.

“With the completion of the TPG Real Estate Partners III fundraise, we are well-capitalized to execute our distinctive investment strategy and continue building a differentiated investment portfolio,” said Kelvin Davis, Founder and Co-Head of TPG Real Estate.

“From self-storage to senior living, we focus on building property-rich platforms in high-growth asset classes and markets, as well as in select areas of dislocation,” said Avi Banyasz, Partner and Co-Head of TPG Real Estate. “Looking ahead, we will continue to execute our strategy of investing in real estate-intensive businesses, particularly in sectors where we believe we have proprietary insight and operational competitive advantages.”

“We are thankful for the broad-based support of our existing partners and are excited about newly formed partnerships with institutions representing constituencies from around the world,” said Erin Nemser, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Fundraising.

TREP has successfully invested over $5 billion of equity across 30 transactions to date. With offices in London, New York, and San Francisco, the TREP team is comprised of over 30 dedicated professionals. TREP benefits from the intellectual capital, global network, and operational resources of the broader TPG platform.

Since its inception, TREP has built a strong investment portfolio across a variety of thematic sectors and asset classes. Current and past investments include A&O Hotels and Hostels, Catellus, Enlivant, Evergreen Industrial Properties, Life Storage, P3 Logistic Parks, Taylor Morrison, and TriGranit.

Additions to European Leadership

TREP also announced additions to its leadership team in Europe. Louis-Simon Ferland and James Piper will join TREP’s London team as Partners later this year. Ferland most recently served as Managing Director at Blackstone Real Estate and Piper as a Partner at Ares Management.

Together with current TREP Partner Michael Abel, Ferland and Piper will help lead the group’s European investing efforts. Anand Tejani, a Partner in the London office, has retired from the firm.

“Louis-Simon and James both have significant experience sourcing, executing, and managing real estate investments across Europe. We’re thrilled to welcome them aboard as we continue to bolster our presence across the region,” continued Davis. “Anand has played an important role in building our platform in Europe, and we thank him for his contributions to the business.”

About TPG Real Estate

TPG Real Estate ("TPGRE") is the real estate platform of TPG, a leading global alternative asset firm with more than $103 billion of assets under management and 17 offices around the world. TPGRE includes TPG Real Estate Partners (“TREP”), its equity investment platform, and TPG Real Estate Finance Trust (NYSE: “TRTX”), its debt origination and acquisition platform. TREP focuses primarily on investments in real estate-rich companies, property portfolios, and select single assets located in North America and Europe. TRTX originates and acquires senior real estate loans across a broad spectrum of asset classes in North America. TPGRE currently manages approximately $10.4 billion in assets across both platforms. For more information please visit www.tpg.com.

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Private-Equity Firms TPG and Rockbridge Are Exploring a Sale of Ticketing Company AXS

The firms hold a combined 62% of the company, while AEG holds the remaining 38%

Beyoncé performed during this year’s Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. Coachella is staged by sports and entertainment company AEG. PHOTO: KYLE GRILLOT/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES

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By 

Anne Steele, 

Miriam Gottfried and 

Dana Cimilluca

Sept. 16, 2018 9:34 p.m. ET

Private-equity firms TPG and Rockbridge Growth Equity are exploring strategic options for their stake in ticketing company AXS, including a possible sale, people familiar with the matter said.

The firms, which together hold 62% of the company, could seek a sale valuing AXS at $250 million, according to the people. Sports and entertainment company Anschutz Entertainment Group, which holds the remaining 38% in the ticketing company and operates it, said it isn’t interested in selling its stake. AEG is contractually guaranteed to be the operating partner of the company.

AEG hasn’t discussed buying out the private-equity partners, according to one of the people.

Rockbridge was founded by Dan Gilbert, co-owner of the National Basketball Association’s Cleveland Cavaliers, which uses AXS as a ticketing provider.

There is no guarantee there will be a deal, these people said.

Closely held AEG, controlled by billionaire Philip Anschutz, owns and operates venues including Staples Center in Los Angeles, New York’s PlayStation Theater, Target Center in Minneapolis and Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., and owns or co-owns sports teams including the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings and Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Galaxy. The company is also the nation’s second-largest concert promoter and stages the influential Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

AXS is much smaller than Ticketmaster, the industry leader owned by Live Nation Entertainment Inc.

ly bidders that could serve as strategic partners and would work in cooperation with AEG are being considered, the people said.

Veteran ticketing companies like Ticketmaster and AXS have been working to shore up their technology as newer, more tech-savvy and mobile-friendly competitors emerge. Adding to their challenges, the industry is moving toward a confluence of the primary and secondary markets—when tickets are sold the first time at face value versus when they are resold by a broker or fan, often at a markup.

AEG last week said it wouldn’t renew its contract with eBay Inc.’s StubHub and would instead turn to AXS as its preferred resale site in a move that roles the ticketing company’s digital-ticket technology to 30 of AEG’s venues and sports franchises in the U.S.

Write to Anne Steele at Anne.Steele@wsj.com, Miriam Gottfried at Miriam.Gottfried@wsj.com and Dana Cimilluca at dana.cimilluca@wsj.com

Appeared in the September 17, 2018, print edition as 'Investors Weigh Sale Of Stakes In Ticketer.'

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