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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

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

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

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Musician Pras Michel undergoes withering cross examination about foreign money

Pras Michel faces several federal criminal charges stemming from money he accepted from a fugitive billionaire, allegedly seeking to win access to the White House.

WEKU

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

Leonardo DiCaprio Testified In Court This Week, Got Asked About What He Does ‘For A Living’

Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in court this week, where he answered several questions.

Cinemablend

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.

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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

Leonardo DiCaprio recalls private jet party trying to celebrate NYE in two timezones during Fugees trial

Actor claims he performed background checks on Jho Low before accepting money for his film

The Independent UK

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

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in Fugees' Pras Michel conspiracy trial

Prosecutors allege Pras Michel illegally helped steer money from a Malaysian billionaire who helped finance The Wolf of Wall Street, a 2013 film, in which Leonardo DiCaprio starred.

WEKU

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

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

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

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WEKU

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

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.

The Independent UK

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker gets 10 year sentence for fraud

A former Goldman Sachs banker has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in looting a Malaysian development fund

The Guardian - US

Ex-Goldman banker given 10 years in prison for role in 1MDB fraud scandal

Roger Ng, 50, found guilty by Brooklyn jury in massive embezzlement linked to Malaysian state investment fund

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The Guardian - US

FBI grilled Leonardo DiCaprio over ties to Malaysian fugitive financier – report

Files show actor had relationship with Jho Low, on the run over links to 1MDB scandal, and Kim Kardashian was also interviewed by agents

Businessweek

FBI Documents Show Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian Grilled for 1MDB Secrets

Inside the US government’s effort to unravel a giant financial fraud, with some help from the celebrities who got paintings and bags of cash via a friendly future fugitive named Jho Low.

Reuters

Goodbye to Birkins; Malaysia's former first lady could join husband Najib in jail

Rosmah Mansor, the former first lady of Malaysia, amassed hundreds of expensive Hermes Birkin handbags and diamond jewellery when her husband Najib Razak was prime minister.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian ex-PM's wife guilty of corruption

KUALA LUMPUR: Rosmah Mansor, the wife former Malaysian premier Najib Razak, was found guilty of graft on Thursday, just over a week after her husband began serving a 12-year jail term.

Reuters

Explainer-Malaysia's ex-PM Najib and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal

Malaysia's top court ordered former prime minister Najib Razak to begin a 12-year prison sentence on Tuesday after rejecting his appeal against a conviction on charges related to a multi-billion dollar graft scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Benzinga

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Benzinga

Investors Seek Goldman Sach's Testimony On Jho Low Behind Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal: Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) investors are suing the bank over the 1MDB scandal and are seeking sworn testimony from three former employees who live in the U.K.

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