Lori Loughlinand her husbandMossimo Giannulliwere spotted out for the first time since they were indicted and arrested for their alleged involvement in the nationwidecollege admissions cheating scandal.
The couple was photographed in Orange County, California, together on Thursday. Loughlin, 54, and Giannulli, 55, appeared tense as they sat and talked outside.
A source told PEOPLE that Loughlin, Giannulli and their daughtersOlivia Jade, 19, and Isabella Rose, 20, were “laying low” at their house in Bel Air, California in the wake of the scandal.
Loughlin and the fashion designer are set to appear in court next week to face a felony charge of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud.
“They can’t wait for the court hearing next week to be done with,”the source said. “It’s very hard for them to think about other things right now.”
“They are both feeling very stressed out,” the source added.
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Loughlin and Giannulli are among a list of 50 people who have been indicted as part of an alleged nationwide scheme, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts.
A source previously told PEOPLE last week that many of the couple’s friends have beendistancing themselvesfrom them.
“Lori and Mossimo are finding out quickly who their real friends are,” the insider said. “It’s not like they are the victims of a crime. Theyarethe crime.”
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“Many of their friends don’t want to be associated with them right now,” the source added. “Their friends are shocked at the allegations.”
A second source told PEOPLE that those who know Loughlin were deeply upset to learn of her alleged involvement in the crime.
“Lori has always been a no nonsense, seemingly together woman who knows what she wants and goes for it with zest,” said the source. “She exudes both confidence and folksy charm at the same time. This issue is shocking and greatly saddens many people. I’ve heard she is devastated, and the whole family wants to hide from the world.”
source: people.com
