Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli were two of the most famous names involved in the College Admissions Scandal, and have been charged with allegedly paying a hefty bribe to ensure their daughters admission to University of Southern California.
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Federal Prosecutor Says Lori Loughlin's Daughters Could Be Charged In College Admissions Scandal
Lori and her husband were accused of paying a $500k bribe.
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It was to allegedly ensure that their that her daughters Olivia and Bella would be designated as recruits for the USC crew team, despite reportedly not participating in crew.
The couple has pled not guilty.
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Fellow actress Felicity Huffman pled guilty to paying a $15k bribe to improve her daughter's SAT score, and only served 11 days of a 14 day sentence.
Lori could face a maximum of forty years if found guilty.
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani says it's possible that Olivia and Bella may also face charges.
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Rahmani told People, "At a minimum the daughters will be witnesses in a trial against their parents, but they could also be charged as defendants.”
Due to the multiple charges that have been added to Lori and her husband's case, Rahmani feels that the government is trying to put pressure on the couple to take a plea deal.
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“The government has made it clear that they are going to keep increasing pressure on both Lori and Mossimo,” says Rahmani. “By not pleading, Lori and Mossimo are exposing their children to being charged.”
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