Lori Loughlin And Husband To Plead Guilty In Admissions Scandal

Loughlin and Giannulli agreed to serve prison time and pay fines as part of a plea deal in the college admissions scandal. 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 requires judicial approval. They paid $500,000 to have their daughters fraudulently recruited as athletes at USC. The judge previously rejected a motion to dismiss charges. They join other parents who pleaded guilty, with some sentences delayed or reduced due to COVID-19.

What is the total amount of fines Laughlin and Giannulli agreed to pay as part of their plea deal?

• $100,000

• $150,000

• $400,000

• $500,000

How many months in total are Laughlin and Giannulli expected to serve in prison?

• Ten months

• Seven months

• Five months

• Two months

What was the purpose of the $500,000 payment made by the couple?

• To donate to a charity

• To secure a business deal

• To get their daughters recruited as athletes

• To pay off legal fees

What was the judge's response to the defendants' accusations of extraordinary misconduct by prosecutors?

• The judge rejected the bid to dismiss charges

• The judge approved the plea deal

• The judge dismissed the charges

• The judge increased the fines

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected the prison sentences of some parents involved in the scandal?

• They were given longer sentences

• They were allowed to serve sentences at home

• Their sentences were delayed

• They were fined instead of imprisoned