Vancouver businessman David Sidoo has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges in federal court in Boston, Mass., after being charged in connection with the alleged U.S. college admissions cheating scam earlier this week. "He looks forward to fully contesting the charges in a well-respected court and not in the media," the statement read. News of charges broke when American prosecutors announced charges against more than 50 people, including Sidoo, in a press conference on Tuesday. Singer pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in federal court in Boston on Tuesday. Singer pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges Tuesday.

Source: CBC News March 15, 2019 15:26 UTC