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'It's about greed': Fugees rapper Michal earned $100 million as a lobbyist for an accused embezzler and then lied about it, U.S. says.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Voreacos, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the trial of Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning rapper and member of the Fugees, who is accused of illegal lobbying related to the Malaysian development fund 1MDB. Prosecutors allege that Michel was paid $100 million to influence U.S. government investigations into Malaysian tycoon Jho Low and to assist the Chinese government in extraditing dissident Guo Wengui. Michel is charged with failing to register as a foreign agent, witness tampering, and money laundering, among other offenses. In his defense, Michel claims that the funds were for entertainment projects and that he did not act on behalf of China. The trial included testimony from notable figures, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:163248468
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