Judge Rejects Pras Michel’s Bid to Avoid Prison Time, But Gives Rapper Small Break
Fugees rapper Pras Michel lost his bid to stay free during the appeal but won a two-month delay before reporting to prison.
EXCLUSIVE: Feds Say Pras Has Plenty Of Time To Appeal Sentence – From Prison Cell
Pras Michel faces immediate prison after prosecutors pushed to lock him up despite his appeal, rejecting bail claims tied to his 14-year influence conviction.
Pras Michel Appeals 14-Year Prison Sentence Through DC Circuit Court
Pras Michel formally appealed his 14-year sentence for foreign lobbying and money laundering in an attempt to get out of prison.
EXCLUSIVE: Pras Michel Hit With More Strict Conditions When He’s Out Of Prison
Pras Michel’s legal nightmare continues with three years of federal supervision awaiting him after his 14-year prison sentence ends.
Fugees Founder Pras Promises Appeal His 14-Year Sentence
AllHipHop has confirmed Pras will push forward with an appeal of a 14-year prison term, as his health struggles and financial losses mount up.
Fugees’ Pras Michél Hit With 14-Year Federal Sentence In Foreign Lobbying Case
Pras Michél begins a hard legal chapter after receiving a 14-year sentence tied to foreign political influence and decades of mounting federal pressure.
EXCLUSIVE: Swizz Beatz Denies $7M 1MDB Fraud As Pras Faces 20 Years
Swizz Beatz argues $7.3 million tied to Jho Low’s 1MDB network was legitimate business income from music ventures, while Fugees star Pras faces nearly 20 years in prison.
EXCLUSIVE: Judge Rules Fugees Rapper Pras Will Face Eyewatering Amount Of Prison Time
A judge ruled Pras Michel faces 15 to 19½ years in prison after siding with prosecutors on key sentencing enhancements.
Pras Ordered To Forfeit $64M Amidst Cancer Battle
Pras Michel was ordered to forfeit $64 million linked to the 1MDB scandal while recovering from colon cancer surgery.
Pras Michel Faces Prison, Partners With Mark Wahlberg To Share His Truth
Pras Michel joins forces with Mark Wahlberg for a documentary chronicling his rise in Hip-Hop and the federal case that could land him in prison for 22 years.
EXCLUSIVE: Swizz Beatz Dragged Deeper Into $7 Million Jho Low 1MDB Billion Dollar Scandal
Swizz Beatz was ordered to remain in a $7.3 million lawsuit involving alleged transfers from fugitive financier Jho Low.
Fugees MC Pras’ Sentencing Delayed After Emergency Cancer Battle
Pras Michel’s sentencing was postponed after emergency colon cancer surgery, pushing his high-stakes federal case into October.
Pras Michel Pleads For Donald Trump’s Mercy After Conviction
Pras Michel is looking toward President Trump and the Oval Office for relief from his recent conviction in a foreign influence scheme.
EXCLUSIVE: Government Seeking $64M From Fugees’ Pras After Conviction
Federal prosecutors are pursuing a $64 million forfeiture case against Fugees rapper Pras Michel, citing illicit foreign lobbying and financial fraud.
Fugees’ Pras Faces Life In Prison But Co-Conspirators Walk
Pras may be looking at prison time that is essentially a life sentence.
Pras Addresses Future With Fugees Amid Potential 22-Year Jail Sentence
Pras Michel is shedding light on his future with Fugees and his plans to appeal a potential 22-year sentence.
Lauryn Hill Fires Back At Pras’ “Baseless” Lawsuit: “It Is Absolutely Disheartening”
In a lengthy statement sent to AllHipHop and later posted to Instagram, Hill claimed the lawsuit is “full of false claims and unwarranted attacks.”
Pras Sues “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing” Lauryn Hill Over Failed Fugees Reunion Tour
Pras accused fellow Fugees member Lauryn Hill of taking advantage of him when the group reunited for a tour.
EXCLUSIVE: Fugees Rapper Pras Requests Sentencing Hearing In Federal Corruption Case
According to court docs obtained by AllHipHop, Pras Michél and his legal team are proposing a December 20 deadline for a Memoranda in Aid of Sentencing and the sentencing hearing on January 10, 13 or 14.