Could Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman Serve Prison Time for Alleged College Admissions Scam?

In the wake of an allegedcollege admission cheating scamthat involved elite universities and more than 50 people (including high profile actressesLori LoughlinandFelicity Huffman), questions are being raised about the fate of those involved.

Federal court records unsealed Tuesday in Boston name 50 people who have been indicted as part of the nationwide scheme, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts.

James J. Leonard Jr.,a legal expert based out of Atlantic City, says prison time could be a possibility, though not a likely one.

Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Gary Gershoff/Getty

Huffmanallegedly gave $15,000 “to participate in the college entrance exam cheating scheme on behalf of her oldest daughter,” the indictment states.

Loughlinallegedly gave $500,000 to say her child was part of the rowing team, when that was not true, the indictment states.

Federal agents obtained emails from Loughlin allegedly implicating her in the scam, according to the documents.

Reps for Huffman and Loughlin did not immediately return PEOPLE’s calls for comment.

“At the end of the day, we are talking about parents who tried to help their children,” says Leonard. “And crossed the line in doing so.”

source: people.com