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Fugees Rapper Pras Reports to Prison to Begin 14-Year Sentence
The Fugees cofounder was convicted on 10 federal counts and must forfeit more than $64 million while appealing the case.
- On Thursday, Fugees rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, to begin his 14-year prison sentence for money laundering and illegal lobbying.
- Prosecutors accused Michel of accepting $100 million from Jho Low to influence Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, funneling funds through straw donors to Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.
- Justice Department prosecutors claimed Michel "betrayed his country" by lying to carry out schemes; his legal team maintains rights were violated and is actively appealing the conviction.
- Spokesperson Erica Dumas stated, "Today is a painful day for Pras," confirming he remains focused on his appeal. Before surrendering, the 53-year-old dropped his lawsuit against former bandmate Lauryn Hill.
- Michel's legal team is challenging the conviction, citing "improper jury influence" and "sufficiency of evidence" in a motion filed in December. Dumas noted the appeal is in its "very beginning stages.
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Fugees Rapper Pras Reports to Prison to Begin 14-Year Sentence for Illegal Foreign Obama Donations
Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has reported to federal prison to begin a 14-year sentence following a conviction over illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.
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Fugees rapper Pras reports to prison to begin 14-year sentence
Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has reported to federal prison to begin a 14-year sentence following a conviction over illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.
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