College Admissions Scandal Update: Lori Loughlin's Sentence May Mimic Recent Ruling

As Lori Loughlin prepares for her October trial surrounding her alleged part in the national college admissions scam, a new report may indicate what the "Fuller House" star's ultimate sentence could be.

In 2019, Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, were accused of paying William "Rick" Singer $500,000 so that their daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose, could attend the University of Southern California (USC). After the allegations, they were each charged with mail and wire fraud, honest services mail and wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery.

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According to Deseret News, Elizabeth Henriquez was sentenced to seven months in prison, two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $200,000 fine. As noted by the publication, Henriquez's case is similar to Loughlin's in nature due to the fact that she also paid Singer close to $500,000 in bribes.

However, her case then varies from the Hallmark star's. Henriquez plead guilty leading up to her sentencing, while the "When Calls the Heart" actress has failed to do so up to this point.

Leading up to Loughlin's upcoming court dates, it has also been reported that her "formidable" legal defense team has been working behind the scenes as she begins to prepare. Previously, reports indicated that not only do they believe they have a "secret weapon" that could work in their favor down the road, but that they have also changed their strategy prior to their client's trial. It has also been said that her legal team has additionally indicated that they do not want her case to be "tried" in a certain manner.

As for Loughlin herself, it has been reported that she has been "quietly" taking "important" steps behind the scenes as she readies for a "possible showdown" in court later this year.