Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli's friends 'distance themselves' from couple amid scandal

Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli's friends aren't sure how to act amid their charges in connection to the massive college bribery scheme revealed last week.

According to Us Weekly, the couple's "closest friends" are trying to "distance themselves" from them as they prepare for an uphill legal battle.

"It's absolutely shocking," the insider said. "Nobody knew and nobody would expect this from [Lori and Mossimo]. They are good people and it's very sad to hear this went on. It's disappointing."

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"There's going to be backlash and people already want to distance themselves," the source went on. "The fact that this was the example and life lesson they taught their daughters is just very surprising, knowing who they are."

The latest details from the couple's inner circle follow a report in People last week in which a source revealed that "Lori and Mossimo are finding out quickly who their real friends are."It's not like they are the victims of a crime. They are the crime. Many of their friends don't want to be associated with them right now. Their friends are shocked at the allegations."

"This issue is shocking and greatly saddens many people," another source told People. "I've heard she is devastated, and the whole family wants to hide from the world. People have sort of been in awe of how Lori has been able to do it all and articulate so well."

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Another source added to Us Weekly that "this is Lori's worst nightmare -- not only for her, but for her children and extended family. It's a very scary time for them."

The outlet also reported this week that the couple's younger daughter, Olivia Jade, "blames her mom and dad for this scandal," which she thinks has ruined her career as a YouTube star and influencer.

"Now that her endorsement deals have fallen through she is very upset with her parents," the insider told Us. "Olivia didn’t even show interest in going to college, she wanted to take time and work on her beauty career, but her parents were the ones who wanted her to get an education."

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, as well as Felicity Huffman, are expected to appear in court in Boston on April 3 after their initial court dates were pushed back.

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