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, federal prosecutors say.
File: Pras Michel attends Carnegie Hall Presents Power Network A Black History Month Conversation And Concert at Carnegie Hall on February 27, 2023 in New York City. 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, federal prosecutors said as his trial got underway with opening statements Thursday.
Michel's lawyers have previously said he is innocent and "extremely disappointed" in the charges, but the defense decided to wait to give its opening statement in the trial that's expected to last weeks. Low was once known for his business and social ties to American celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Leonardo DiCaprio, a possible witness in the case. During the 2012 presidential campaign, prosecutors allege Low directed more than $20 million to Michel, who concealed its origin by giving the money to straw donors to give to the Obama campaign. He later tried to lean on the donors to keep them from talking to investigators, Lockhart said.
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