Pras Ordered To Pay $64 Million Following Foreign Lobbying Conviction
Pras Michel was convicted of funneling money through a Malaysian financier to influence U.S. politics and faces restitution for at least $64 million, the largest kleptocracy case to date.
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Pras Will Pay $64 Million For Foreign Lobbying Case
Pras’ legal and financial burdens continue to get worse. The Fugees co-founder will be handing over a whopping $64 million to the government over his foreign lobbying and conspiracy charges. Per documents acquired by Complex, federal Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that he had “obtained proceeds in the amount of at least $64,923,226 from his offense” for failing to register as an agent of China, conspiracy, and witness tampering. Pras was fou…
Fugees Rapper Pras Ordered to Pay $64 Million to U.S. Government in Foreign Conspiracy Case
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Former Fugees rapper Pras Michel is facing another major blow in his ongoing legal battle with the U.S. government. A federal judge has ordered the artist to pay nearly $65 million in connection with his conviction for illegal foreign lobbying, conspiracy, and witness tampering. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). According to court do…
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