Statement by Nina Marino, lawyer for Donna Heinel:
“The internal USC documentation and email communication submitted in support of Zangrillo’s
brief makes clear that there was an aspect of USC admission that was directly linked to
donations. Donna Heinel did not create this system. Throughout her distinguished 16 year
career at USC, Dr. Heinel performed her job as she was instructed to do so by Pat Haden, her
predecessors in the position and others, and always in accordance with the expectations of
both the athletic department and the USC administration. Dr. Heinel did nothing wrong.”
– Provided to the Beacon Project on August 4, 2019