In addition to her prison sentence, the Fuller House star, 56, will have to pay a $150,000 fine and complete 150 hours of community service. Giannulli, on the other hand, will have to pay a $250,000 fine and serve 250 hours of community service. Loughlin pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud in May, while her husband pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and honest services wire and mail fraud. The couple was accused of paying $500,000 in bribes to get their daughters Olivia Jade, 20, and Isabella Rose, 21, admitted as recruits for the University of Southern California crew team, even though neither of them participated in the sport. According to the sentencing memo obtained by PEOPLE, Loughlin, Giannulli and their daughter Olivia, who has not been charged, worked together to pretend she was on the crew team. “In January 2018, Loughlin, Giannulli, and their younger daughter discussed how to avoid the possibility that a high school counselor would disrupt their scheme,” the memo reads. “When their daughter asked whether she should list USC as her top choice school, Loughlin allegedly replied: ‘Yes…But it might be a flag for the weasel to meddle,’” referring to the high school counselor, whom Giannulli called a “nosey bastard.” Per AP News, Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin O’Connell said Loughlin’s prison time was necessary to send a message that “everyone no matter your status is accountable in our justice system.” The outlet reported that Loughlin’s attorney BJ Trach expressed that his client was “profoundly sorry” for her actions. Trach revealed that Loughlin has sought to repair her relationship with her kids and has begun volunteering at an L.A. elementary school for children with special needs. The lawyer also noted that the charges have had a “devastating” impact on the TV star’s career. He said, “Lori lost the acting career she spent 40 years building.” Giannulli took “full responsibility” for his actions. In a statement, he said: “I take full responsibility for my conduct. I am ready to accept the consequences and move forward, with the lessons I’ve learned from this experience." Prior to his sentencing, the judge told Giannulli, “You were not stealing bread to feed your family. You have no excuse for your crime and that makes it all the more blameworthy.” Love old TV shows like Full House? Us, too. Which is why we want these classic TV shows to be rebooted.
