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Pras Michel Sentencing Pushed to Oct. 3 After Emergency Colon Cancer Surgery

The Fugees rapper now awaits punishment in an 1MDB-linked case with significant potential penalties.

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Pras Michel, a member of the hip-hop group The Fugees, arrives at U.S. District Court on March 31, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Michel missed the Aug. 29 sentencing and forfeiture hearing because he underwent emergency surgery to remove colon cancer, his spokesperson said.
  • The court set a new sentencing date of Oct. 3, when forfeiture issues are expected to be addressed.
  • A jury in April 2023 found him guilty of conspiracy, concealment of material facts, making false entries, witness tampering and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign power tied to financier Jho Low.
  • He faces a maximum of about 20 years in prison, and prosecutors are seeking roughly $64.9 million in forfeiture.
  • His attorneys have requested a 36-month sentence, he remains free on bond pending appeals, and his team is exploring clemency options after reports that President Donald Trump has considered relief.