Pras Michel Ordered to Forfeit $64M After Conviction
Pras Michel, a member of the Fugees, has been ordered to pay $64 million following his conviction on charges of illegal foreign lobbying and conspiracy.
A federal judge ruled that Michel obtained this amount as proceeds from his crimes, including defrauding the United States.
Michel was found guilty of orchestrating a "foreign influence campaign" to get the U.S. to drop an investigation into fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low.
Michel's lawyers argued that the order was "grossly disproportionate" to his 2023 conviction.
- Conviction: illegal foreign lobbying and conspiracy charges
- Forfeiture amount: $64 million
- Year of conviction: 2023
Author's summary: Pras Michel must pay $64 million after conviction.