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FILE – Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, left, a member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees, accompanied by defense lawyer David Kenner, right, arrives at federal court for his trial in an alleged campaign finance conspiracy, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Washington. Michel, who was accused in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies spanning two presidencies, was convicted Wednesday, April 26, after a trial that included testimony ranging from actor Leonardo DiCaprio to former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) The Justice Department announced that a founding member of the hip-hop group the Fugees, Prakazrel Michel, also known as Pras, was convicted in federal court on Wednesday, April 26, of leading an international conspiracy that used millions of dollars’ worth of foreign money for illegal lobbying and campaign donations. According to court documents, Michel, who collected millions of dollars for his involvement in the scams, was found guilty on 10 criminal counts, including money laundering, illegal lobbying, witness tampering, and violations of campaign financing laws. He could face a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
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