Rick Singer, the orchestrator of the infamous "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal, has received the green light to resume his former role in college consulting. A federal judge in Boston ruled on Monday that Singer can operate his new consulting service, ID Future Stars, provided he discloses his criminal history to clients.

Singer, who pled guilty in March 2019 to multiple federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy and money laundering, was sentenced to 42 months in prison. He was also ordered to pay over $10 million in restitution and forfeit assets exceeding $8.7 million. His crimes involved facilitating bribes among wealthy parents, test proctors, and elite universities to help students gain admission through dishonest means.

Chief District Judge Denise Casper mandated that Singer's new business must include a specific warning on its website. The statement details his guilty plea and the nature of his offenses, which included bribing standardized test proctors, falsifying academic transcripts, and creating fake college applications. The court's ruling requires that this information be prominently displayed on the ID Future Stars website and provided in writing to parents and students seeking his services.

The judge's ruling comes amid concerns from federal prosecutors about Singer's ability to advise prospective college students. They expressed apprehension that his past actions could undermine the integrity of the college admissions process. Despite these concerns, the court allowed Singer to continue his consulting work, emphasizing the importance of transparency regarding his criminal background.

Singer's new venture promises "personalized coaching, expert guidance, and comprehensive support" for students navigating the college application process. However, the court's ruling ensures that potential clients are fully informed of his past, which includes taking in more than $25 million from clients and making payments to co-conspirators totaling over $7 million.

As part of his plea agreement, Singer cooperated with federal authorities in their extensive investigation into the admissions scandal, which implicated numerous high-profile individuals, including actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman. Notably, Singer continued to provide college application advice while serving his prison sentence in Florida and later from a California halfway house after his release.