By Andrew ShusterMar 17th, 2021, 2:02 pm
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Lori Loughlin is reportedly feeling unsettled ahead of the release of Netflix’s documentary on the college admissions scandal.
Operation Varsity Blues, which debuts Wednesday on the streaming service, chronicles the FBI’s investigation into the 2019 scam that snuck the kids of the rich and famous into top U.S. universities.
As part of her role in the scandal, Loughlin paid $500,000 to mastermind
William Rick Singer to get her daughters admitted into the University of Southern California.
Loughlin served two months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and one count of honest services mail fraud. She was also ordered to pay a $150,000 fine and serve 100 hours of community service.
Mastermind William Rick Singer leaving Boston Federal Court after being charged in 2019. Scott EisenGetty Images
Conversations between Rick Singer and his co-conspirators will be recreated in the film using actual FBI wiretaps. As an interviewee is seen saying on the trailer: It s truly amazing what people will say on the phone when they don t know the Feds are listening. Singer was particularly proud of the 761 side doors he opened for applicants. The front door means getting in on your own, Singer says (Matthew Modine portrays him in the movie). So I ve created this side door in because my families want a guarantee.