Michel also faces a civil forfeiture complaint alleging his involvement in a scheme to block the Justice Department’s investigation into embezzlement from Malaysian investment fundBack Story: The global financial scandal that has spread from Malaysia to Hollywood
“Mr. Michel is extremely disappointed that so many years after the fact the government would bring charges related to 2012 campaign contributions,” said Barry Pollack, an attorney representing Michel, in 2019. “Mr. Michel is innocent of these charges and looks forward to having the case heard by a jury.”
In May 2019, the Justice Department indicted Michel on four counts related to his alleged efforts to make and conceal foreign campaign donations in collusion with Low. Believed to be hiding somewhere in China, Low is not standing trial alongside Michel, according to NPR.Hip-hop trio the Fugees are reuniting with original members Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel for a tour celebrating their 1996 album, “The Score.
The Justice Department has also accused of Michel of opening bank accounts under false pretenses while cooperating with Low.fellow Fugees alumni Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill