The rapper is found guilty of taking money from a fugitive billionaire to influence US politics.
Prakazrel "Pras" Michel told jurors he believed the payments were "free money" from a Malaysian tycoonEx-Fugees musician Prakazrel "Pras" Michel has been found guilty of 10 counts, including corruption, stemming from allegations he used money to peddle influence in the US.
He denied the charges, telling jurors that he thought it was "free money" and he was a "celebrity surrogate".Mr Michel, 50, was convicted of campaign finance violations, acting as an unregistered foreign agent, witness tampering, and lying to banks. "This is not over," Mr Kenner said. "I remain very, very confident that we will ultimately prevail in this matter."The trial, which began on 30 March, saw testimony from Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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