Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, Grammy-winning rapper and Fugees member, has begun serving a 14-year federal prison sentence. Michel was convicted of illegally channeling millions in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign and obstructing justice. Prosecutors detailed how he funneled over $120 million from Malaysian billionaire Low Taek Jho, using straw donors and attempting to influence a Justice Department investigation. Despite his legal team continuing to contest the charges, Michel reported to a correctional facility in Arizona.
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Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegally funneling millions in foreign contributions to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. The 52-year-old was convicted on 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, following a trial in which actor Leonardo DiCaprio testified. Prosecutors sought a life sentence, citing the breadth of Michel’s crimes and greed, while his defense argued for a much shorter sentence and will appeal the conviction. Michel obtained over $120 million from Malaysian billionaire Low Taek Jho and attempted to obstruct a Justice Department investigation, leading to the court’s decision.
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