Nation Judge sentences ex-CEO to longest prison term in college admissions scandal, decries ‘appalling’ actions February 7, 2020February 9, 2020 Joey Garrison, USA TODAY Comments Off on Judge sentences ex-CEO to longest prison term in college admissions scandal, decries ‘appalling’ actions A judge in Boston sentenced Douglas Hodge, former CEO of Pimco investment firm, for paying $850,000 to get four of his children into elite colleges.