Fugees Rapper Pras Michel's Sentencing Delayed After Emergency Cancer Surgery

Pras Michel, rapper from the Fugees, underwent emergency surgery to remove colon cancer, leading to a delay in his sentencing scheduled for August 29 in his federal conspiracy case. Michel was convicted in 2023 on ten counts related to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government, including funneling money from Malaysian financier Jho Low to Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign and attempting to influence U.S. officials during the Trump administration to drop investigations. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a government forfeiture demand of nearly $65 million. Michel’s legal team expressed hope for his recovery and is exploring all legal options, including the possibility of a commutation by President Donald Trump, with whom Michel has had a long-standing relationship. The sentencing has been rescheduled for October 3, with Michel currently recuperating and focusing on family. Despite his conviction, Michel continues to fight the charges and maintain his innocence while awaiting the outcome of his appeal.