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Wheeler Sentenced to One Year in Prison After Violating Probation

WOBURN, Mass.—Adam B. Wheeler, who pleaded guilty last year to faking his way into Harvard and cheating the University out of over $45,000, was sentenced to one year in prison, on Friday after he landed back in court last month for violating his probation.


Court: Wheeler Violated Probation

The sentencing of Adam Wheeler, the former student who pleaded guilty last year to faking his way into Harvard, has been postponed pending examination by mental health officials.


Following Alleged Probation Violation, Adam Wheeler Returned to Jail

Adam B. Wheeler, a former Harvard student who pleaded guilty in December to faking his way into Harvard through falsified transcripts, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation was put back in jail Wednesday.


Saturday Night Live Jokes About Wheeler, Harvard

Adam B. Wheeler, the former Harvard student who pled guilty to defrauding Harvard on Thursday, was referenced last night on Saturday Night Live during its Weekend Update segment.


Adam Wheeler Likely To Plead Guilty

Adam B. Wheeler, the former student accused of fabricating his way into Harvard and defrauding the University of over $40,000, will likely plead guilty to at least some charges next month.


Adam Wheeler To Be Allowed To Leave Massachusetts

Adam B. Wheeler, a former Harvard student charged with fabricating his academic history, received permission to leave the state of Massachusetts during a pre-trial hearing held at the Middlesex Superior Court on Monday.


Admissions Policy Tightened After Wheeler Incident

University President Drew G. Faust told the Boston Globe that Wheeler’s alleged deceit—falsifying transcripts, SAT scores, and letters of recommendation in his transfer application to Harvard and thereby bilking the University of over $45,000 in financial aid, research grants, and prizes—has led Harvard to make changes in its admissions process to prevent future fraud.


Wheeler Hearing Set for Nov. 8

Adam B. Wheeler, the former Harvard student who pled not guilty to charges of fabricating his academic history, has his next hearing date set for Nov. 8.


Adam Wheeler Released From Jail Upon Posting Bail

Former Harvard student Adam B. Wheeler, who pled not guilty in May for fabricating an elaborate academic history, was released from jail after his $5,000 bail was posted on June 14, the Middlesex Sheriff's Office confirmed on Saturday.


UPDATE: Harvard Faker Adam Wheeler Won Admission to Stanford

Adam B. Wheeler, the former Harvard student who pled not guilty earlier this month for fabricating his academic history, applied to Stanford University after his dismissal from Harvard and was accepted at the California school for the 2010-2011 academic year.


Why Honesty Matters to Us

Honesty allows us to present our actual selves to the world, and without it we cease to have an actual identity.


The Should-Haves

Like I said, I’m no Wheeler. To be fair, though, neither is he.


Analysis: Alleged Liar May Be 'Pathological'

At Adam B. Wheeler’s arraignment last week, Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney John C. Verner called Wheeler’s penchant for lying “pathological.”


Wheeler Wasn't the Only One

Many have reacted with shock to the case of Adam B. Wheeler, but lying students being caught while trying to gain entrance to elite universities is nothing new. Here's a recap of similar events in the recent past.


The Adam Wheeler Facebook Group

Despite the fact that Adam Wheeler has been charged with larceny, identity fraud, falsifying an endorsement or approval, and pretending to hold a degree, he might actually have supporters. There is now a Facebook fan page called "Free Adam Wheeler!" that has, in its description, a summary of Wheeler's crimes but ends with what seems to be the premise of the fan-page: "Hey, everyone makes mistakes."


Get an Adam Wheeler T-Shirt!

We're willing to bet that life has been rough for Adam B. Wheeler over the past few days, what with all the scandal about his scam that got him a spot at Harvard. But along with the national media frenzy and widespread condemnation of Wheeler, here at Harvard a few individuals have taken up his cause—or have they? Now, thanks to the efforts of a few seniors, you can get your very own "Free Adam Wheeler" T-shirt.


Wheeler Fever

In response to the case of Adam B. Wheeler—a former Harvard student who was indicted on 20 counts of larceny, identity fraud, falsifying an endorsement or approval, and pretending to hold a degree—the national media and their affiliates scoured the Square yesterday for student reactions. Below, we've compiled some video clips that feature our fellow students.


UPDATE: Adam Wheeler Case Raises Questions About Admissions Process

The revelation that former Harvard student Adam B. Wheeler eluded the illustrious Harvard College admissions office has left some wondering what went wrong in the process and how Wheeler could have taken his scheme so far.


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