Kimmel was one of many parents charged in the nationwide scandal, where fraudulent schemes were used to secure spots at prestigious colleges. Despite over 50 guilty pleas and multiple trial convictions, ongoing rulings have called into question the legal theories originally used to prosecute the case.
The case is U.S. v. Colburn, case number 1:19-cr-10080, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.