Pras Michel, of the Fugees, Sentenced Over Obama Scandal

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Grammy Award-winning rapper Prakazrel “Bras” Michelbest known for the Fugees, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Having celebrated his music, the 52-year-old now finds himself in a legal storm that could keep him behind bars for years. And let’s just say that this horrific case has caught the attention of the music world and political circles alike.

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The escapees were sentenced to 14 years in prison

Grammy Award-winning rapper Prakazrel “Bras” Michel, of Fugees fame, is facing a tough time behind bars. On Thursday, the 52-year-old was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of illegally diverting millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign — a shocking fall from the music world to the courtroom.

Michel, who remained silent in court, was convicted in April 2023 on 10 charges. The charges against him included conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. The high-profile trial in Washington, DC, attracted the attention of major names, with testimony from actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The Public Prosecution alleged that Michelle “He betrayed his country for money“She accused him of lying.”Unapologetically and relentlessly“To carry out his plans. They argued that his punishment should reflect”The breadth and depth of his crimes, his indifference to the dangers to which his country is exposed, and the extent of his greed.“

Social media is exploding over the rapper’s ruling

Fans quickly flooded The Shade Room’s comments section on Instagram, sharing their confusion and disbelief over Bras Michel’s ruling. Many wondered how donations to election campaigns could be considered illegal. While others spoke out about former President Trump, claiming he engaged in similar tactics. Some urged commentators to read the details, pointing out that Michel had already broken the law.

1 Instagram user @sun_kissed_ivy commented: “How to donate illegally?“

This Instagram user @brentmcclintocksr added:Oh no no no“

And Instagram user @beautifulme_lynnlynn said: “And Trump runs this country like Deathrow Records please“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @Share le_voce,”TF? Release him urgently‼️”

While Instagram user @don.stefano_ wrote: “You should read… Foreign countries are not allowed to legally donate to campaigns“

And finally, Instagram user @Busybusybee2345 said: “He literally took money from foreign origins for these [thinking] He’s innocent“

Brass’ 14-year prison sentence is deemed excessive, and an appeal is scheduled

Although prosecutors called for a life sentence, Michel’s defense team described the 14-year sentence as “Completely disproportionateLawyer Peter Zeidenberg said sentencing guidelines had been stretched to the extreme. He even said life sentences were usually reserved for murderous terrorists or cartel leaders. Zeidenberg vowed to appeal the ruling, asserting that a fair sentence should have been closer to three years.

The case represents a radical shift for rapper Fugees, whose music career once made him a household name. Now, Michel faces more than a decade behind bars, a high price for a scandal that has rocked the worlds of politics and entertainment. Fans and observers alike are watching closely to see how the appeal develops and whether the sentence will be reduced.