Lori Loughlin Facing Even More Charges In College Admissions Scandal

Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli - amongst other parents in the so-called "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal - were hit with a Federal Program Bribery charge from the U.S. Attorney in Boston. The new charge stems from the fact that the University of Southern California, where Loughlin and Giannulli allegedly paid officials to ensure their daughters' admission, receives some federal funding.

Back in April, Loughlin and Giannulli pled not guilty to the charges levied against them, which include conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and honest services mail and wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. A report from TMZ claims that a plea bargain is still on the table, though it appears that Loughlin and Giannulli are hoping to beat the charges at trial.

Refinery29 reached out to Loughlin for comment.