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Felicity Huffman Has Been Released From Prison

Felicity Huffman is out of jail.

After spending less than two weeks inside a California federal prison, the Desperate Housewives actress was released from the Federal Correctional Institution Dublin on Friday (October 25), the institution confirmed to E! News.

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Felicity served slightly less than two weeks in prison for committing mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, and is now serving one year of supervised release, along with 250 hours of community service and a fine of $30,000.

She pled guilty to her involvement in the nationwide college admissions scandal earlier in 2019, and released a statement apologizing for what she did.

“In my desperation to be a good mother I talked myself into believing that all I was doing was giving my daughter a fair shot. I see the irony in that statement now because what I have done is the opposite of fair. I have broken the law, deceived the educational community, betrayed my daughter, and failed my family,” she said at the time.

READ MORE: Felicity Huffman Pictured in Prison Jumpsuit During Family Visit Day

Felicity Huffman Pictured in Prison Jumpsuit During Family Visit Day

Felicity Huffman is enjoying her family’s company on her first visit day in prison.

The 56-year-old actress was seen walking around the grounds of the FCI Dublin prison facility on Saturday afternoon in Northern California, in the new photos obtained by TMZ.

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Felicity was photographed wearing a forest-green jumpsuit with a white baseball hat and glasses as she waited for the arrival of her husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia to visit her.

On Tuesday, Felicity surrendered herself to begin her 14-day sentence. It was recently revealed that she will only serve 13 of those days, which you can find out why here.

Felicity admitted that she paid $15,000 to consultant Rick Singer to boost her daughter’s SAT score, which was part of a larger college admissions scandal.

You can see photos of Felicity Huffman in her prison jumpsuit at TMZ.com.

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Felicity Huffman Begins 14 Day Prison Sentence for College Admissions Scandal Crime

Felicity Huffman has reported to prison to complete her two week sentence.

Felicity Huffman reported today for sentencing to the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, CA,” her rep told Variety. “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. She will begin serving the remainder of the sentence Judge Talwani imposed — one year of supervised release, with conditions including 250 hours of community service — when she is released.”

Felicity admitted that she paid $15,000 to consultant Rick Singer to boost her daughter’s SAT score, which was part of a larger college admissions scandal.

One of Felicity Huffman‘s former co-stars actually slammed the sentence as too short.

Felicity Huffman's 'Desperate Housewives' Co-Star Ricardo Chavira Slams Her Short Prison Sentence

One of Felicity Huffman‘s former Desperate Housewives co-stars, Ricardo Chavira, who portrayed Carlos on the show, is not happy with her lenient prison sentence of only 14 days for her role in the college admissions scandal.

Ricardo tweeted the tweets several weeks ago when the sentence was handed down, however, they are just now gaining attention.

“White Privilege. And I saw Eight years worth of it, so I know what I’m talking about,” Ricardo tweeted, seemingly referring to his years starring on Desperate Housewives from 2004-2012. He quote tweeted an article with the 14 day sentence, adding “Accountability and Responsibility don’t mean sh*t to these people.”

“I saw Eight years worth of it working on Housewives,” Ricardo continued. “I’ve seen a lifetime of it being a halfbreed, and I’ve struggled w the intricacies of it on a daily basis w all the cultural bias I’ve received on both ends. But whatever. Slap on the wrist. Sorry, but this sh*t.”

He also added, “it’s not about race. Tired of stupid people and their stupid arguments. If you haven’t lived it, you really have no say. Stay in your lane.”

Meanwhile, if you missed it, the creator of Desperate Housewives recently revealed that one of the stars of the show had major behavioral issues.

Emmys 2019 Throws Shade at Felicity Huffman with Prison Sentence Joke

It seems like some shade was thrown at Felicity Huffman during the 2019 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 22) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Between awards, comedian and commentator Thomas Lennon came on camera and said, “The producers have asked me to give a special shout-out to our previous lead actress winners who are watching from prison. Keep your chin up.”

Felicity Huffman was just sentenced to two weeks in prison for her involvement in the college admissions scandal. Felicity previously won an Emmy in 2005 for her work on Desperate Housewives.

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Felicity Huffman is All Smiles While Out with Friends After Jail Sentencing

Felicity Huffman appears in good spirits after being sentenced for her involvement in the college admissions scam.

The 56-year-old actress was all smiles as she met up with a few friends at a rehab center on Sunday afternoon (September 15) in Los Angeles.

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Felicity wore a sporty outing while carrying several notebooks while she headed inside for a meeting.

A few days before, Felicity was in Boston where she was sentenced to 14 days in jail after she pleaded guilty for paying $15,000 to boost her daughter’s SAT scores back in 2017.

Along with the 14 days in jail, Felicity was sentenced to pay a $30,000 fine, 250 hours of community service and one year supervised release for her part in the scandal.

You can read Felicity‘s statement regarding the court’s sentencing here.

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