'A Supreme Evening 2023' to feature college admissions scandal investigating journalists.

Wall Street Journal reporters Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz --who co-wrote "UNACCEPTABLE:

Privilege, Deceit & the Making of the College Admissions Scandal"--will headline the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society's annual celebration, "A Supreme Evening 2023," January 26 in Tallahassee.

The annual fundraising dinner also includes a State of the Court presentation by Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos G. Muniz and a special welcome to Justice Renatha Francis, who joined the court in August 2022.

Sponsorships and dinner reservations are now being accepted at FlCourtHistory.org/SupremeEvening2023.

Korn and Levitz covered the investigation that exposed malfeasance in the most extensive college admissions scandal ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice, "Operation Varsity Blues." The keynote presentation will include behind-the-scenes details of the investigation and legal battle that spanned the country and riveting accounts of the high-profile arrests and courtroom proceedings.

With unparalleled access to the families involved, the journalists will also share exclusive insights into the parents' motivations and the operations of schemer Rick Singer, who is to be sentenced in January.

They also conducted the only interview with one of the children involved giving his side of the story.

Historical Society Trustee Hank Coxe arranged the program after meeting the reporters earlier this year.

"Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz, who covered all 51 criminal prosecutions in federal court, will make this rare in-person presentation about their experiences observing the families, prosecutors, defense counsel, and the two federal judges," said Coxe, a former Florida Bar president. "They will also provide insight into their observations of the judicial process."

Historical Society President Scott R. Rost said he expects...