Lori Loughlin Finally Taken Into Custody After College Admissions Scam Allegations
March 13 2019, Updated 9:00 p.m. ET
Lori Loughlin was taken into custody on Wednesday morning, March 13, following reports of her connection to a nationwide college bribery scandal. She, along with actress Felicity Huffman, were indicted for allegedly playing a part in a scheme where parents paid millions to college administrators so their kids would be accepted into college as athletes.
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The 54-year-old surrendered to federal authorities in Los Angeles on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
The Fuller House star will appear in court at 2 p.m. after being processed at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
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After allegations of her involvement surfaced on Tuesday, March 12, Lori flew back to California from Vancouver, BC where she was filming a project.
Both Felicity and Lori's husband Mossimo Giannulli were arrested while she was out of town.
Lori and Mossimo allegedly paid half a million dollars to have their two daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella, listed as recruits for USC's crew team, despite the fact the girls didn't actually row.
The actresses were among the 50 people indicted for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud.