Walton heiress Elizabeth Paige Laurie has been stripped of has voluntarily given back her diploma from USC, after it was found she paid her roommate, Elena Martinez, to do most of the coursework.
Just a couple of thoughts:
- If one were not heir to a gazillion dollars, would one be given the opportunity to "give back" the fraudulent diploma, or would one be unceremoniously dumped via a terse note from the registrar’s office, and possibly threatened with legal action?
- I would be interested to know if ex-roommate Elena Martinez has given back any of the $20,000 she was paid to do something she knew was wrong in the first place. She seems equally content to have A) taken the money and B) sung like a canary on 20/20, presumably for more money. It seems like Ms. Laurie would be due a refund.
Of course, Miss Heiress Thang got what she deserved, but – hey, a deal’s a deal.
