Olivia Jade 'was fully aware parents Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli paid $500,000 in bribes to get her into USC because she didn't get into any other California schools'
- Olivia Jade Giannulli, 19, was fully aware that her parents paid bribes to get her into the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, a source claimed
- Olivia Jade is the daughter of Full House actor Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli
- Loughlin and Giannulli were two of 50 people arrested in 'Operation Varsity Blues,' a scheme in which wealthy parents paid bribes for kids' college entries
- Olivia Jade's parents have pleaded not guilty to charges they paid $500,000 to place their daughters on USC's rowing team, even though they don't row
Lori Loughlin’s daughter, Olivia Jade, knew about her parents’ alleged bribes to get her admitted into the University of Southern California, a source has claimed.
‘Olivia fully knew what her parents did to get her into USC, but didn’t think there was anything wrong with it,’ a source told Us Weekly.
‘She didn’t get into any other California schools.’
In March, federal authorities arrested Full House star Loughlin, 54, and her fashion designer husband of 22 years, Mossimo Giannulli, 55.
Olivia Jade Giannulli (left) reportedly knew that her mother, Full House star Lori Loughlin (right), and her husband were paying bribes in order to get her accepted into the University of Southern California
Weeks after their arrest, USC said that the academic status of students whose parents were allegedly involved in the college admissions scandal was on hold and 'under review.'
The Giannullis have pleaded not guilty to paying $500,000 in bribes to get their daughters into the University of Southern California as crew recruits, even though neither is a rower.
Loughlin and Giannulli, who are also charged with money laundering conspiracy, have not publicly commented.
If convicted, Loughlin and Giannulli could face up to 40 years in prison.
Laura Janke, the former assistant soccer coach at the University of Southern California who worked with William Rick Singer to create embellished athletic profiles for the children of his deep-pocketed clients, also pleaded guilty last week.
Janke is now working with the the U.S. Attorney's office as a cooperating witness in the case, much to the chagrin of a number of parents who are fighting the charges filed against them.
Among the recruits Janke assisted was Olivia Jade.
Last week, it was reported that Olivia Jade wanted to go back to USC despite her parents' legal ordeal.
‘Olivia Jade wants to go back to USC,’ a source told Us Magazine.
‘She didn’t get officially kicked out and she is begging the school to let her back in.’
In March, federal authorities arrested Loughlin, 54, and her fashion designer husband of 22 years, Mossimo Giannulli, 55 (left). They pleaded not guilty to paying $500,000 in bribes to get their daughters into USC as crew recruits, even though neither is a rower
Last week, it was reported that Olivia Jade wanted to go back to USC despite her parents' legal ordeal. The USC campus in Los Angeles is seen above
Despite the social media influencer’s wishes, she is reportedly aware that there is virtually no chance that the Los Angeles-based university will allow her to resume taking classes.
‘She knows they won’t let her in, so she’s hoping this info gets out,’ Us Magazine quotes another source as saying.
‘She wants to come out looking like she’s changed, learned life lessons and is growing as a person, so she for sure wants people to think she is interested in her education.’
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Olivia Jade isn’t letting her parents’ legal turmoil get in the way of her very active social life.
The 19-year-old Instagram celebrity was spotted partying in West Hollywood earlier this month.
Olivia Jade was photographed leaving the Bootsy Bellows club with friends at around 2am earlier this month.
Olivia and her sister, Isabella, were said to be barely speaking to their parents amid the scandal and Olivia has reportedly moved most of her belongings out of the family's Bel Air mansion.
But last week another source told Us Weekly that the former YouTube star is behind her parents.
'Olivia has been very supportive of her parents,' the source said.
'She now knows that this is very serious and has been calling her mom and dad every day to check in and see what is the latest with the upcoming court dates.'
Olivia and her sister, Isabella, were said to be barely speaking to their parents amid the scandal. But last week it was reported the former YouTube star is behind her parents. From left: Olivia Jade, Loughlin, and Isabella in February
Loughlin and her husband were among 50 people busted in a wide-ranging investigation into alleged schemes to get wealthy children into elite universities by falsifying SAT scores and college applications.
Some of those arrested, including fellow actor Felicity Huffman, have already struck plea deals with prosecutors.
Huffman, who is best known for her work on the hit TV show Desperate Housewives, pleaded guilty in federal court last week to paying an admissions consultant $15,000 to have a proctor correct her older daughter’s answers on the SAT.
She also considered going through with the plan for her younger daughter before ultimately deciding not to, authorities say.
Sentencing was set for September 13.
Felicity Huffman, the Desperate Housewives actor, pleaded guilty last week. She is seen above outside federal court in Boston last week. The Giannullis, however, have decided to fight the charges
Because she agreed to plead guilty, prosecutors said they would recommend four months in prison, but the judge could choose not to put her behind bars at all.
Huffman is one of 14 parents who agreed to plead guilty in what has become known as ‘Operation Varsity Blues,’ the biggest admissions scandal ever prosecuted in the United States.
Some parents like Loughlin and Giannulli have decided to fight the charges.
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