The couple wanted to have their two daughters at the prestigious University of South California (USC). Documents were drawn up to show that the girls were part of the university’s rowing team. In reality they did not practice that sport at all. But such documents make it easier to pass the strict university admission rules and gain a place. They paid about half a million dollars.
Louglin and Gianulli maintained their innocence for a long time, but admitted earlier this year that they were guilty of bribery. A settlement has been reached with the court, and the sentence is now known. Loughlin has to spend 2 months in jail and pay a $ 150,000 fine. Gianulli is jailed for 5 months and fined $ 250,000. He would have played a more active role, he would have been in contact with the intermediaries more often and arranged the payments.
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