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Fugees' Pras Michel Denied Bail As He Appeals Foreign Influence Conviction, 14-Year Sentence
- Michel remains in custody after the bail denial, with a 14-year sentence under appeal.
- Judge granted a two-month delay before surrender to allow the appeal process to proceed.
- Michel argued trial errors included mislabeling him as a conspirator and FBI opinions on guilt.
- Prosecutors said Michel helped channel funds linked to 1MDB into lobbying efforts.
- Michel’s spokesperson labeled the case an 'unprecedented trial' challenging his constitutional rights.
- The indictment initially charged illegal contributions to a 2012 Obama campaign and expanded to multiple offenses.
- The case centers on Michel’s ties to Low Taek Jho, the 1MDB financier.
- Michel defended himself, saying the outcomes were not worth the risk of breaking laws.
- The court required ongoing action to pursue the appeal with the D.C. Circuit.
- The judge scheduled the new surrender date for March 30, delaying the original January 27 deadline.
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