‘Full House’ actress out on $1m bond

Author: Agencies

“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin appeared in federal court in Los Angeles on Wednesday to face charges of taking part in a scheme in which dozens of wealthy parents are accused of paying for their children to cheat their way into prestigious US universities.

US Magistrate Judge Steve Kim ordered Loughlin, one of several high-profile figures from entertainment and business caught up in the scandal, released from federal custody on $1 million bond following a brief hearing.

Other notable parents charged by the Boston US attorney’s office include actress Felicity Huffman, who starred in “Desperate Housewives”; and Bill McGlashan Jr., who headed a buyout investment arm of private equity firm TPG Capital, which put him on indefinite leave after he was charged. Huffman was one of several charged who appeared in court on Tuesday before being released on bonds. Representatives of accused parents either declined to comment or did not respond to inquiries. Several of the coaches accused of accepting bribes have been fired, placed on leave or have resigned.

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