Lori Loughlin has finally reunited with her two daughters, after being released from prison.
The 56-year-old was released from FCI Dublin, a low-security prison in California, on Monday after serving less than two months for her role in the college admissions scandal.
According to PEOPLE magazine, the actress had a tearful reunion with her daughters Olivia Jade Giannulli, 20, and Isabella Rose Giannulli, 21, when she got out.
A source said: “It’s the end of a very long ordeal.”
A second insider said Lori is “beyond relieved that she can put her prison sentence behind her.”
“It’s the most stressful thing she has ever dealt with. She plans on spending New Year’s with Olivia and Bella,” the source added.
“She is still worried about Mossimo though, and can’t wait to have him home.”
Lori and her husband Mossimo Giannulli were both sentenced to prison in August, after they admitted to paying $500,000 in bribes to get their daughters into the University of Southern California (USC).
The actress was sentenced to two months in prison, ordered to pay a $150,000 fine, and told to complete 100 hours of community service.
Mossimo was handed a longer sentence of five months, a fine of $250,000, and 250 hours of community service.
The fashion designer is currently serving his five months at the Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc, California – and he’s set for release in April 2021.
Last year, the couple were among 50 parents charged in connection with the college admissions scheme – which allowed parents to pay sums of money to secure spots for their children at top-ranked schools.
Lori and Mossimo were accused of paying William “Rick” Singer $500,000 to help get their daughters Olivia and Isabella into the University of Southern California.
They initially pleaded not guilty to the charges against them, and were adamant about fighting the case in court.
But in May of this year, the couple changed their tune by agreeing to plead guilty as part of a plea deal.
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