College Admissions Scandal Update: Lori Loughlin's Trial Will Go On 'Despite' Unforeseen Circumstances

Earlier this year, it was announced that Lori Loughlin would be heading to trial in October for her alleged participation in the college admissions scam. However, the recent pandemic, which came as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, has caused some to wonder if her court date would be postponed.

In 2019, Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are 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.

Now, a new report has indicated that a judge has officially decided that the "Fuller House" star's trial will go on as planned "despite" the recent concern surrounding the spread of COVID-19.

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According to the Boston Herald, federal Judge Nathaniel Gorton stated that even though some pretrial deadlines in criminal cases were extended for 60 days, those surrounding the admissions scam will only be rescheduled for a "good cause."

"This judicial officer hereby determines that all established pre-trial deadlines in the above-captioned case continue to apply,” Gorton’s order on the matter stated, adding, "Any motion for an extension of time will be considered on an individualized basis and granted only for good cause shown."

Previously, the judge indicated that he was in favor of finding a speedy conclusion to the case. Prior to the recent ruling, he stated that a quick resolution would be in the interest of defendants, "the public-at-large and the criminal justice system generally."

Aside from the recent ruling, Gorton has also been in the news regarding comments he made that allegedly hinted at the "When Call the Heart" actress' future. Additionally, some reports have also indicated that prosecutors' recommendations could also give a nod towards what's to come for the Hallmark star.