Son of Parenting Book Author Who Was Arrested as Part of Alleged College Cheating Scam Speaks Out
Despite being advised not to speak on the matter, the son of Beverly Hills-based marketing CEO and author
Jane Buckingham apologized in a statement to
The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday for being “unknowingly involved” with the alleged nationwide scheme.
Jack also said that he hopes the alleged incident, which saw his parenting author mom be charged with conspiring to cheat on her son’s ACT exam, will change the future of college admission processes.
“I know there are millions of kids out there both wealthy and less fortunate who grind their *advertiser censored* off just to have a shot at the college of their dreams,” he
told the publication. “I am upset that I was unknowingly involved in a large scheme that helps give kids who may not work as hard as others an advantage over those who truly deserve those spots.”
“For that, I am sorry, though I know my word does not mean much to many people at the moment,” he continued. “While the situation I am going through is not a pleasant one, I take comfort in the fact that this might help finally cut down on money and wealth being such a heavy factor in college admissions.”
“Instead, I hope colleges may prioritize an applicants’ character, intellect, and other qualities over everything else,” he finished, adding, “It was probably not a smart idea to say anything but I needed to get that off my chest.”