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Fugees Star Pras Michel Denied New Trial Despite AI Use in Lawyer’s Closing Argument

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Washington, D.C. — A federal judge recently ruled that Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, a founding member of the hip-hop group Fugees, will not be granted a new trial following his conviction. This decision came after Michel’s legal team sought a retrial, citing concerns over their use of an AI platform during the preparation of his closing arguments. In June, Michel was found guilty of participating in political conspiracy schemes that funneled money from a Malaysian financier to support U.S. political campaigns illegally. This high-profile case has highlighted complex ethical and legal issues surrounding political contributions and … Read more

Grammy-Winning Rapper Pras Michel’s Battle for Retrial Intensifies Amid Questions About Former Counsel’s Competence

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Grammy Award-winning artist Pras Michel’s pursuit for a retrial is embroiled in a legal battle as his current legal team seeks to discredit his former counsel’s competence in handling a white-collar trial. The rapper aims to overturn his April 2023 conviction, asserting that artificial intelligence (AI) influenced the defense strategy. During a crucial evidentiary hearing on January 11, David Kenner, Michel’s former attorney with strong connections to the music industry, testified in a federal court in Washington D.C. The outcome of this hearing could potentially lead to a new trial that challenges … Read more