Fugees co-founder Pras Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for acting as an unregistered foreign agent and running an illegal influence campaign. He was convicted in 2023 on felony charges related to his involvement in schemes to funnel foreign money into U.S. politics and hide illegal activities. 

Charges and conviction: Michel was convicted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent of China, making illegal campaign contributions with foreign money, and covering up the activities. He was convicted on 10 felony counts.

Conviction details: A jury found him guilty of conspiracy, witness tampering, and other charges related to two schemes he was involved in with Malaysian businessman Jho Low.

Sentencing: He was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Background: The schemes involved using millions of dollars in foreign money for illegal lobbying and campaign contributions, and for trying to influence U.S. government actions, such as influencing the Trump administration to drop a case against Jho Low and lobbying for the extradition of a Chinese dissident. 

TMZ

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