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John Wilson, left, and his wife, right, leave federal court after he was found guilty of participating in a fraudulent college admissions scheme Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Boston. Wilson and another wealthy parent Gamal Abdelaziz, were convicted Friday of buying their kids' way into school as athletic recruits in the first case to go to trial in the college admissions cheating scandal that embroiled prestigious universities across the country. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

Two parents found guilty in ‘Operation Varsity Blues’

A guilty verdict was reached in the trial of two parents charged with bribing their kids’ way into elite college universities as fake athletic recruits. On Friday, a Boston federal court convicted private equity firm founder John Wilson and former casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, among other charges.

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2018 file photo, Republican State Rep. Geoff Diehl speaks during a campaign stop in Abington, Mass. Diehl, a Republican former state representative from Whitman, announced Sunday, July 4, 2021 that he's running for Massachusetts governor. He is the first Republican to jump into the race. Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker has yet to say if he'll seek a third term next year. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

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Mass. gubernatorial candidate Geoff Diehl earns Trump endorsement

The 45th president announced his endorsement for governor of Massachusetts for the 2022 election. In a statement Tuesday, Trump backed former state representative Geoff Diehl while stressing he’s a true patriot.