College Admissions Scandal; Felicity Huffman & Lori Loughlin
Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are among 11 wealthy parens charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest service mail fraud.
It is in part what prosecutors called “Operation Varsity Blues”. Authorities say the parents paid a college prep business to cheat on standardized tests and/or bribe college coaches in order to get their children into competitive universities.
The hearing will be the first time the public hears anything of significance from Lori on her role in the scheme. Loughlin’s husband and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, is also expected to appear in court.
Huffman’s husband and actor William H. Macy is not charged i the case.
Ring singer, the ring leader in the scheme; Rudy Meredith, the Yale women’s soccer coach who accepted a bribe; and Mark Riddell, who cheated for the students on the SAT’s and ACTs, are all cooperating witnesses for the prosecution.
Additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues, a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation.