Lori Loughlin And Husband Plead Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Loughlin and Giannulli pleaded guilty in the college admission scandal. Under their plea deal, Loughlin faces two months in prison, a $150,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service, while Giannulli faces five months, a $250,000 fine, and 250 hours of service. The deal awaits judicial approval. They allegedly paid $500,000 to have their daughters fraudulently recruited as athletes at USC. Their sentencing is set for August 21st. They are among two dozen parents who have pleaded guilty, with some sentences delayed or reduced due to the pandemic.

What is the status of the plea deal as mentioned in the text?

• It has been approved by a judge

• It still has to be approved by a judge

• It was rejected by the judge

• It is under review

What impact did the coronavirus pandemic have on the sentences of some parents involved in the scandal?

• Sentences were delayed

• Sentences were increased

• Sentences were canceled

• No impact