Overview
- U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly rejected Michel’s request to remain free during his appeal, finding he failed to raise a “substantial” question likely to alter the outcome.
- The court moved his report date from Jan. 27 to March 30 to permit him to seek bail relief from the D.C. Circuit.
- Prosecutors did not oppose the brief postponement, and the judge warned no further delay will be considered without prompt appellate action.
- Michel’s motion cited alleged trial errors, including repeated references to him as a “co-conspirator” and an FBI agent’s purported guilt opinions, which the judge deemed previously resolved.
- A jury convicted Michel on 10 counts tied to funds linked to Jho Low and 1MDB-related influence efforts, and he received a 168-month sentence plus a $64 million forfeiture order.