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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

High-profile trials reveal political corruption and illegal lobbying in US politics.

Former Fugees rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel is on trial for allegedly conspiring to funnel money from a Malaysian state fund to Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign through straw donors. Michel has pleaded not guilty. The trial included testimony from Leonardo DiCaprio about his connections to Michel and Low Taek Jho, who is believed to be the operation's leader. Low allegedly gave DiCaprio extravagant gifts in the past, including a Picasso painting, and invested in DiCaprio's film The Wolf of Wall Street. Michel's operation with Obama was only one example of the alleged schemes Michel participated in.

via Washington Examiner|

#barack-obama #campaign-finance #leonardo-dicaprio

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Leonardo DiCaprio Takes the Stand in High-Profile Trials.

Leonardo DiCaprio testified in a federal court as part of a trial involving international money laundering, bribery, and a prominent rap artist. Michel, a founding member of The Fugees, is accused of funneling money from a fugitive Malaysian financier through straw donors to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. DiCaprio's connection with the case comes from his years-long relationship with Low, who was one of the primary financiers of the movie The Wolf of Wall Street. Low is accused of masterminding an international money laundering and bribery scheme that stole billions from the Malaysian state investment fund known as 1MDB.

via The Guardian US|

#bribery #crime #jho-low