Pras Michel, a former member of the Fugees, is in court facing charges of conspiracy to make illegal campaign contributions, witness tamperi...
The charges stem from Michel's alleged involvement in a scheme to funnel foreign money into U.S. politics. Michel is accused of working with Jho Low, a Malaysian businessman, to use Low's money to make illegal campaign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign. Michel is also accused of trying to influence the Trump administration's decision on whether to extradite a Chinese dissident to China.
Michel has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His trial is scheduled to begin on March 28, 2023.
Thoughts on Pras from the Fugees admitting to being a Federal Informant after being a liaison for a Chinese Fugitive. "Michel faces 10 charges including conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as an agent of China" pic.twitter.com/W6U19c7FCL
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Here are the details of the charges against Pras Michel:
Conspiracy to make illegal campaign contributions: Michel is accused of conspiring with Low to use Low's money to make illegal campaign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign.
Witness tampering: Michel is accused of trying to influence the testimony of a witness in the case against him.
Failure to register as a foreign agent: Michel is accused of failing to register as a foreign agent of China.
If convicted, Michel faces up to 20 years in prison on each count of conspiracy to make illegal campaign contributions and witness tampering. He faces up to five years in prison on the count of failure to register as a foreign agent.
Here is the Vlad interview that allegedly got Pras Under Investigation pic.twitter.com/XMLowLzR4i
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