Lori Loughlin evidence will prove tricked in college admission scandal

Despite the fact that former “Fuller House” star Lori Loughlin is facing up to 50 years in prison for charges brought against her in the college admissions scandal, she remains confident that she’ll be found innocent. Why? Loughlin insists that the evidence will show that she was tricked into participating in the scam by ringleader Rick Singer.

Loughlin Maintains She Had No Idea She Was Committing A Crime

As previously reported, Loughlin and her husband, designer Mossimo Giannulli, entered not guilty pleas in the college admissions scandal. The couple is accused of paying $500,000 in bribe money to have their two daughters admitted to the University of Southern California as members of the crew team even though neither girl had ever rowed before.

However, a source close to Loughlin spoke out to attest that the actress genuinely had no idea that she was doing anything illegal.

“Lori was hoodwinked by Rick Singer. There’s no other way to put it,” the source told People Magazine. “She was convinced that she was making a donation, just like parents have been doing for years.”

The source went on to add that Loughlin firmly believes that she will be exonerated because she “did not have any intent” to commit a crime.

“She did not have any intent to do something illegal, and in fact she thought she was doing the right thing,” the source added. “That’s why she hasn’t pleaded guilty; frankly, she believes that she is innocent and that the evidence shown in court will prove that. Unfortunately, it seems as though the prosecution is hell-bent on making examples out of people, and not playing fair.”

Loughlin Claims FBI Is Withholding Evidence

This statement comes just days after Loughlin and Giannulli filed court documents accusing the FBI of withholding evidence in relation to their case. In the court documents, the couple petitioned the Massachusetts U.S. District Court asking for FBI interview statements from Singer they think will strengthen their case.

“The Government appears to be concealing exculpatory evidence that helps show that both Defendants believed all of the payments they made would go to USC itself — for legitimate, university-approved purposes — or to other legitimate charitable causes,” the couple’s motion read.

FULL STORY: Lori Loughlin Claims Prosecutors Are Hiding Vital Evidence In College Admissions Scandal

Loughlin Thinks She Has A ‘Valid Defense’

The same source had previously said that Loughlin thinks she has a “valid defense.”

“Lori in particular has become extremely well-versed in the case,” the source said. “She’s an active participant in her own defense. She feels like she’s got a valid defense, and that when all the evidence comes out, that she won’t be found guilty. She still is looking into the avenues to defend herself against what she thinks is a meritless charge.”

It seems that Loughlin continues to be very much in denial about what she did. And about her chances when it comes to her trial. Perhaps the evidence will show that Loughlin and Giannulli did nothing wrong? But that seems unlikely given the outcomes of related cases in the college admissions scandal.

The couple should have admitted what they did long ago. A guilty plea would have saved them and their family from further anguish.

Their choice to stand trial might just result in Loughlin and Giannulli spending years behind bars.

Of course, if they are guilty and did not take responsibility for their actions, prison might really be the best place for them.

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