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Fugees rapper Pras Michel found guilty of illegal lobbying

Prakazrel “Pras” Michel’s facing jail after trial that included testimony from Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

Fugees' rapper Pras Michel convicted in foreign influence case

Pras Michel has been convicted in a federal court in Washington, D.C., on 10 counts related to charges that include conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as an agent of China.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2023

Fugees rapper convicted in US over lobbying campaigns with Malaysian financier

A jury on Wednesday convicted Grammy Award-winning rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of The Fugees hip hop group on criminal charges that he conspired with a Malaysian financier to orchestrate a series of foreign lobbying campaigns aimed at influencing the U.S. government under two presidents.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

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Fugees rapper Pras convicted in conspiracy trial

Charges against the Grammy winner involved a Malaysian financier who’s now a fugitive, straw donors to Obama campaign and a Chinese extradition case.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2023

Fugees rapper Pras found guilty in political conspiracy

A Fugees rapper accused in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies spanning two presidencies has been found guilty after a trial that included testimony ranging from actor Leonardo DiCaprio to former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Fugees rapper's case that crossed Hollywood, DC goes to jury

The case against a Fugees rapper accused in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies across two presidencies wound down with closing arguments Thursday that capped off a trial with testimony from actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Fugees rapper in political conspiracy trial launches defense

A Fugees rapper on trial in a multimillion-dollar campaign finance and foreign influence case was trying to reinvent himself as he entered the political arena, not break any laws, defense attorneys say

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

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Leonardo DiCaprio describes ‘lavish’ parties in tycoon fraud trial of ex-Fugees star Pras Michel

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and his celebrity friends jetted around the world to try to celebrate New Year in two different timezones, a US court has heard as the star gave evidence in a multimillion dollar fraud case.

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

Why Leonardo DiCaprio Testified at Trial of Fugees Rapper

Leonardo DiCaprio testified Monday at the trial of former Fugee rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, who is accused of conspiring to funnel money from a Malaysian state fund to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2023

Why Leonardo DiCaprio testified at trial of Fugees rapper

Leonardo DiCaprio testified Monday at the trial of former Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel because both men have ties to a Malaysian businessman at the center of a massive international scandal

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

DiCaprio testifies in Fugees rapper’s lobbying trial

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has told a federal court in Washington that Malaysian financier Jho Low tried to funnel up to $US30 million ($45 million) to

The New Daily · Apr 3, 2023

DiCaprio testifies in money-laundering case of Fugees rapper

Movie star Leonardo DiCaprio testified in federal court Monday morning as part of a trial involving international money laundering, bribery and a prominent rap artist

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Rapper's multimillion-dollar politics conspiracy trial opens

Federal prosecutors say a founding member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees was enmeshed in political conspiracies involving millions of dollars in foreign money under two different U.S. presidents

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Prosecutors say Pras Michel broke the law 'to get paid'

Prosecutors said musician Pras Michel collected exorbitant sums of money from a billioniare desperate to win access to two separate U.S. presidents.

WEKU · Mar 30, 2023

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WEKU · Mar 27, 2023

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

Hip-hop musician Pras Michel of Fugees faces criminal trial in Washington, D.C., for allegedly conspiring to violate election law and influence American policymakers on behalf of China.

InsideEVs · Mar 8, 2023

Attucks Apex AP0 Revealed In The USA As The “Lightest Electric Supercar” By Wyclef Jean

The Apex Motors AP-0 electric supercar was revealed in the US as the Attucks Apex AP0, with a little help from former Fugees member Wyclef Jean.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 16-22

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 16-22 include actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, country singer Shelby Lynne and reggae rapper Shaggy

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022

Jimmy Cliff: ‘I’m still chasing that Oscar!’

It’s been 50 years since the reggae pioneer helped bring Jamaican culture to the world with his starring role in ‘The Harder They Come’. He talks to Kevin E G Perry about new album ‘Refugees’, convincing Cat Stevens to let him record ‘Wild World’ and why he’s still singing ‘rude…

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Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2022

O2 Arena forced to cancel Fugees gig as group tour for 25th anniversary

A gig by Fugees set to be held at London's O2 Arena on Friday night was been cancelled

The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2022

Fugees cancel reunion tour due to Covid concerns

Tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed album The Score would’ve been the group’s first in 15 years

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2022

Fugees cancel anniversary tour

The news came via social media posts by the group’s members, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel.

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