Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison.
The American actress has been found guilty of paying thousands of dollars to have her daughter's exam answers secretly corrected two years ago.
The Desperate Housewives star has also been ordered do 250 hours of community service and pay a fine of USD$ 30,000.
Huffman’s sentence is the latest in an ongoing college admissions scandal that has shocked the US.
A memoir by the brother of Princess Diana detailing her life and troubled marriage to the now King Charles goes on sale on Tuesday, complete with the incendiary claim that the monarch was "giddily elated" at her death.
Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies aged 27
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died on Sunday aged 27.
Ed Sheeran apologises for Macklemore controversy during concert
British singer Ed Sheeran apologised on Saturday for his handling of a controversy that erupted this week when rapper Macklemore was removed as an opening act over comments on the occupied Palestinian territories.
Dubai Parks and Resorts to reopen in October
Dubai Parks and Resorts is set for the new season, starting October 7, with bowling alleys and racing simulators added to the lineup of thrilling experiences.
Duncan Sheik, Tony-winning composer of 'Spring Awakening' dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Tony-winning Broadway composer who transitioned from chart-topping singer-songwriter to the creative force behind the Broadway musical 'Spring Awakening', died on Thursday at age 56, according to a post on his Instagram account on Friday.
