Lori Loughlin Doesn't Seem to Realize She Might Go to Jail

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

When faced with the prospect of serving hard jail time as a result of paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to get your kids into the party school of their choice, as well as the demise of a successful career playing an antiques dealer who solves mysteries, most people would probably keep their heads down and try to avoid attracting attention as much as possible. Most people, however, aren’t Aunt Becky.

On Wednesday, actress Lori Loughlin, who is best known for portraying Rebecca “Becky” Donaldson on the beloved 1990s sitcom Full House (and on the recent reboot Fuller House) seemed blissfully unaware of her dire legal circumstances as she signed autographs for fans outside a Boston courthouse. Clad in a camel hair coat, a grey sweater, and oversized black-rimmed glasses, Loughlin was all smiles as she posed with fans, with some supporters shouting, “Free Aunt Becky” and “Pay my tuition.” (Reports that she responded by giving a thumbs-up and saying, “You got it, dude” are unconfirmed at this time.)

Loughlin is accused of paying $500,000 to college admissions scam mastermind Rick Singer to get her daughters into the University of Southern California by falsely claiming that they were crew athletes, despite the fact that neither of them had ever rowed crew. She faces charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services fraud and a maximum of five years in prison. She is one of 50 people charged in connection with the scandal.

On social media, the response to Loughlin’s behavior was fairly split: While some viewed her sunny demeanor as inappropriate given the circumstances, others praised her “iconic” courthouse look (or “lewk” as some fashionistas might prefer) and unflappably cheery persona. The positive comments echoed those in support of Anna Delvey, the so-called “Soho Grifter” who also made headlines when she appeared in court last week wearing a low-cut Miu Miu dress and Celine glasses.

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/lori-loughlin-autographs-courthouse-college-admissions-scam-scandal-817791/

[RKP5637]

1. And she's laughing and smiling all the time like on center stage ... even doing autographs. n/t

[Jakes Progress]

18. And look at the adoring faces

of the crowds rushing to get those autographs. Pathetic.

[RKP5637]

35. Yep, much like the ones that fawn over tRump. n/t

[SHRED]

2. She has a terrible illness

Affluenza.

[Rebl2]

7. Exactly

She needs to spend a little time in prison. If Martha S. did it, so can she

[Jakes Progress]

17. And republican syndrome.

[dem4decades]

3. I'm sorry but the fact that she may go to jail and Trump is innocent

Fries my ass.

[bitterross]

10. I'm with you.

In no way do I think she or the others deserve a pass.

I'm just totally toasted that the people who most need to be convicted and put away will most likely get away with never seeing the inside of a cell.

[Bettie]

32. My guess is also that

only women will be punished for this, the fathers of these kids will get off free of consequences. That is how our society works.

[RandySF]

4. She won't serve a day.

[bullwinkle428]

9. Uh...next time, dude - try "SPOILER ALERT"?

[Cha]

12. ..

[Bradshaw3]

5. Maybe her cavalier attitude befits a wealthy white woman who knows she won't spend a day in jail

She knows it, her idiot "fans" know it and likely the prosecutors know it.

[TheBlackAdder]

44. Like Paris Hilton or Lindsay Lohan, get processed, check into jail and out by dinner.

[Beringia]

6. There was a court sketch of her that said Lori looked defiant

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lori-loughlin-appeared-so-defiant-in-court-while-felicity-huffman-looked-more-genuine-says-sketch-artist

[smirkymonkey]

8. She makes me sick.

She has been here in Boston parading around like some kind of celebrity hero. She obviously did not learn her lesson.

I hope she does end up doing time. Anything to wipe that smirk off her face. She is the perfect example of rich, white privilege.

[rufus dog]

11. No doubt she is a republican like her asshole husband

She has also been coached to act this way. No apologies, act like you are out for a stroll. Now as an ASU grad who had to work my way through school. I am focused on her dickhead husband. I entered school as a skinny six foot two kid at 160 pounds. Left at 140 pounds. Earned the nickname Ghandi. I was really tan and really skinny. The Ghandi comparisons end there. He is a straight up asshole.

[jmowreader]

20. If my brother's Facebook posts are any indication, she is

My brother is a Trump fellator (who is also a former Marine, and the recent Camp Lejeune scandal hasn't turned him off Trump one iota) who's been writing Facebook posts claiming that if Lori Loughner did it, it was only to "get her daughter into a good school." He wouldn't be doing that if Loughner was anything but a Trumpist.

[Cha]

13. She's an actress.. so that must help.

But, she also lost her job on When Calls The Heart on Hallmark.. where she had a starring role for 5 Seasons.

That's the show I watch.. now the writers have to "retool" and write out Abigail Stanton.

'When Calls the Heart' EP Brian Bird Thanks Fans for 'Continuing Patience' Following Lori Loughlin Scandal

Hope is back in the valley!

The stars and producers of When Calls the Heart have taken to social media in recent days to tease the return of the beloved drama -- following Hallmark Channel's decision to pull season six episodes after star Lori Loughlin was arrested as part of the recent college admissions scandal.

On Monday, the show's official Instagram account shared an idyllic photo from the Vancouver set and an update from executive producer Brian Bird. "When spring brings hope, #Hearties. What Hope Valley looked like at the crack of dawn today," the caption reads. "Thanks for your continuing patience, and never lose heart. Keep watching and waiting for news of the return of Season 6 of When Calls the Heart!"

More..
https://www.etonline.com/when-calls-the-heart-ep-brian-bird-thanks-fans-for-continuing-patience-following-lori-loughlin

[xmas74]

22. I felt so silly.

I thought I was the only one who watched that show!

Poor Jack.

[Cha]

23. It's the most popular show on

Hallmark! I see it on Netflix.. Arg.. I's a Heartie! lol

Yeah, I cried and cried and cried about Jack. My guilty pleasure. Shows I like are like therapy for me.. so no shame!

I love it set in Canada around the turn of the 20th Century.

xmas

[xmas74]

24. I watch it on Netflix.

My mom is also a fan.

I know the author writes Christian romance but I can't help it-totally guilty pleasure. Seeing Josie Bissett and Jack Wagner makes me think of a polite Melrose Place,lol. The actor playing Henry Gower is also on Riverdale,my daughter's guilty pleasure.

Jack was sad but they have a baby now. And I saw on a Twitter feed where the dog isn't on the show because he passed away irl. That also made me sad.

[Cha]

27. Oh, Rest in Peace,

RIP!

Spoiler Alert!

Yeah, for some reason the "Christian" part doesn't bother me in this show.. I think because the rest of it is so interesting to me. I really liked the Romance part between Jack and Elizabeth. And, then Jack wanted to leave the show.

I watch Riverdale, too! And, it just had an actor, Luke Perry, who passed on .. so they had to delay and make some changes, too.

It will be interesting to see what they do about Abigail's part. In one of those article's about it.. they had a little quiz asking what the viewers wanted. I said "Write her out of the show" Another choice was recast the part.. I think that had the most votes.

So we shall see.. xmas

[Olafjoy]

14. Three generation Trojan Family

Her kids were not at a “party school”. A party school would, at most, be a 5 figure bribe.

[rufus dog]

19. What do you mean by at most a party school would be ...

At most a five figure bribe
Also identify what would be a “party school”. Examples would be helpful

[TruckFump]

28. UC Santa Barbara and Cal State San Diego

Those are the West Coast party schools. The have been the rivals for the title of biggest party school since the 1960s. USC a party school? Only if you are into catered events.

[rufus dog]

38. Do you have any idea what GPA is required to get into those schools?

Both are taking students with 4.0 plus.

[TruckFump]

43. But the difference is the cost.

I got in many, many years ago. And from personal experience, I can tell you it was a constant contest between UCSB and San Diego state to see who won.

UCSB won with the "yard" contest. Had nothing to do with greenery or gardening...it had to do with making the outfit for BOTH you and your date out of one yard of fabric.

And...I graduated with honors. It takes know-how to party hardy!

Then there was the Senova Beach RF...

[NewJeffCT]

36. we just visited California

west coast college tour for my daughter, who is a junior.

USC and UCLA are definitely not party schools - both are outstanding colleges with rigorous academics. I'm sure you can find parties if you wanted - they're in LA and there are 40,000+ kids at each school after all - but, you definitely need to be very good to get into either school and to succeed there.

My daughter thought UCSB was like a summer camp.

Disappointed in UCSD and thought UCI was charming. (The UCI tour guide captured the spirit well when he said "we think we're cool, but we're not.&quot

(We didn't have time to go to northern California to see Berkeley...)

[JI7]

15. i can't see her going to jail. and even if she does it will be something like a couple weeks at most

and most likely not even that.

[Jakes Progress]

16. Not in America. Too rich. Too famous.

I think it is okay for her to stay out of jail. And no fine going to trump's government. I think she should have to pay full ride for 25 kids who actually got into the school but couldn't afford to pay.

It's not the cheating to get in that is the problem. It is the out of place cost.

[akbacchus_BC]

21. She will never go to jail. It will be a slap on the wrist for these folks. There was a case where a

black woman used her sister's address so that her children could get into a better high school as the high school in her area was not that good. She got three years in prison. Justice is so unbalanced in the US against people of colour.

[cwydro]

25. I doubt she'll ever do a day of jail time.

Never happen.

[Socal31]

26. This.

[Tarc]

29. Rolling Stone thinks a rich white woman will actually be jailed

[Yavin4]

30. She's a pretty White woman.

Pretty White women don't go to jail in America. Silly goose.

[NewJeffCT]

37. Martha Stewart

went to jail.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

31. I get the tone deafness that comes with being an overprivillged clown. But who

are these morons lining up for autographs? At a fucking court house? For some C-List celebrity on a weekday???!!

[fescuerescue]

33. We have no ideal what she realizes

We all do this, we do it all the time. We make a determination about famous peoples emotions. In truth we have no ideal.

You really cannot judge how an actor feels, when they are in public. THAT'S THEIR JOB - to emote emotions. Same thing with politicians. There was another actor who committed a crime in Chicago recently. He was emoting like crazy on TV and he seemed genuine. We later learned he was playing everyone, including the Chicago police.

LL has made a VERY good living emoting emotions.

Having said that. She's not going to jail. It's not a violent crime. She's famous and wealthy. That's more than enough to escape.

She will cut a very good deal. Worst that will happen is that she'll pay a big fine...or maybe give up her bail money.

[ehrnst]

34. I'm curious about the men among the THIRTY THREE people who have been charged.

The photogenic women seem to be the only ones that are attracting any attention, and are drawing the most scorn.

As always, what they are wearing is scrutinized as being wrong. As if that's what they are being charged with, when its actually part of their job to look "castable" at all times in front of a camera. God help them if they are ever caught without makeup or in normcore.

I'm not defending her, but the double standards here are astounding. Where are the photos of her husband, who has also been charged?

Where were the comments on what Michael Cohen was wearing?

[fescuerescue]

39. I'm also curious why the TAKERS of the bribes are not in the news

We seem to be only focusing only 1 or 2 bribers. There are plenty more.

Also, barely a word about the people who accepted the bribes. In my opinion, the takers of bribes committed the bigger crime. (I know opinions will vary on that)

[ehrnst]

40. Some of them have been charged as well.

However, no news on what they wore going into the courthouse.

[LisaL]

41. My guess she is putting on a brave act.

Not sure why she thinks it's a great strategy, I guess people expect more humility.
But I really doubt she is as happy as she appears to be.

[obamanut2012]

42. Martha Stewart served time for a lesser crime

Five months and a two-year supervised release, including either five or six months of restricted-movement SCRAM monitoring. Plus a huge fine.

For lesser crimes.