Fugees' Pras Michel Turns Himself in to Serve 14-Year Sentence
JerseyTalks Staff
May 03, 2026
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What happened
Pras Michel, a member of the legendary hip-hop group The Fugees, has reported to federal prison after being convicted in a foreign influence case. Prosecutors say he funneled millions in foreign money into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.
Where it happened
- Irvington, Essex County.
Pras Michel, a member of the legendary hip-hop group The Fugees, has reported to federal prison after being convicted in a foreign influence case.
Prosecutors say he funneled millions in foreign money into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.
He’s now being held at a low-security federal facility in Arizona.
His legal team calls it a “painful day” and says they’re still fighting the case.
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