Felicity Huffman begins serving 14-day prison sentence

Desperate Housewivesstar Felicity Huffman has reported for her sentencing at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, Calif., according to a statement from her representatives.

"Ms. Huffman is prepared to serve the term of imprisonment Judge Talwani ordered as one part of the punishment she imposed for Ms. Huffman's actions," the statement reads.

The facility, roughly 65 kilometreseast of San Francisco,is a low security federal prison for female inmates,with an adjacent satellite prison camp for minimum-security female offenders. Huffman, 56, will serve hertwo-weeksentence in that facility, before beginning a one-year period of supervised release.

Huffman pleaded guilty in May to paying $15,000 US to have her daughter's SAT scores boosted by approximately 400 points. Before being sentenced, Huffman admitted to her actionsandapologized to her daughter for not trusting her.

"I can only say, 'I am so sorry, Sophia,'" Huffman said. "I was frightened,I was stupidand I was so wrong. I am deeply ashamed of what I have done. I have inflicted more damage than I could ever imagine. I now see all the things that led me down this road, but ultimately none of the reasons matter because at the end of the day I had a choice. I could have said no."

Actress Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison in U.S. college scandal

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Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for paying $15,000 US to rig her daughter's SAT scores in the college admissions scandal that ensnared dozens of wealthy and well-connected parents. CBCs Ellen Mauro has the latest.

Huffman is among 15 parents who pleaded guilty in the scheme, which ensnared dozens of wealthy parents accused of paying bribes to cheat on college entrance exams or to get their children into elite schools as fake athletic recruits.

Another 19 parents are fighting the charges, including Full Houseactress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, who are accused of paying $500,000to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California as fake athletes.

In addition to her prison sentence, Huffmanwill have to pay a $30,000 fine and perform 250 hours of community service.