Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Convicted in Political Conspiracy Case.
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Fugees rapper Pras Michel has been found guilty of political conspiracy, including funneling money from a Malaysian financer through straw donors to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign and trying to influence an extradition case on behalf of China under the Trump administration. Michel was convicted of all 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. The defense argued Michel simply wanted to make money and got bad legal advice. Michel's attorney said he plans to appeal.
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