Swindled

64. The Ivy Leaguer (Esther Reed)

May 23, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Early Life and Track Career

  • James Hogue's track career started strong in high school, earning him a spot at University of Wyoming.
  • He later dropped out, facing financial issues and legal trouble after stealing a bicycle frame.
ANECDOTE

The Jay Huntsman Persona

  • At 25, Hogue enrolled in Palo Alto High School under a false identity, posing as a teenager.
  • A sportswriter, Jason Cole, exposed his deception after he won a race but didn't claim his prize.
ANECDOTE

From Jail to Princeton

  • Hogue was arrested in Utah for stealing bike equipment, and applications to prestigious universities were found.
  • While jailed, he was accepted into Princeton as "Alexi Santana", an orphaned cowboy.
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