Overview
- The judge’s November 4 order adopts enhancements for obstruction, money laundering, and acting as an unregistered foreign agent, producing a 15 to 19½ year advisory range.
- Last week the court determined Michel obtained at least $64,923,226 in illicit proceeds that are subject to forfeiture.
- Sentencing is slated for December, with Michel’s attorneys seeking a substantially shorter term than the guidelines contemplate.
- Michel was convicted in April 2023 on 10 counts linked to schemes that helped financier Jho Low route money for political access and influence.
- Proceedings were previously delayed after emergency colon cancer surgery, and a former defense lawyer later pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for leaking grand jury material.