Ex-Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Found Guilty of Helping China Influence US Government
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Ex-Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Found Guilty of Helping China Influence US Government
Ex-Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Found Guilty , of Helping China Influence US Government.
CNN reports the Michel was
found guilty of 10 criminal international conspiracy counts on April 26.
The Grammy-winning artist faced multiple counts of conspiring to aid "businessman Jho Low and the Chinese government" in accessing American officials, CNN reports.
The Grammy-winning artist faced multiple counts of conspiring to aid "businessman Jho Low and the Chinese government" in accessing American officials, CNN reports.
Former Presidents Barack Obama and
Donald Trump were among those U.S. officials.
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Former Presidents Barack Obama and
Donald Trump were among those U.S. officials.
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In addition to being "found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the U.S.," the rapper was convicted of witness tampering, CNN reports.
He was also found guilty of
"acting as an unregistered agent of a
foreign government," according to CNN.
Michel could receive a prison
sentence of up to 20 years.
Michel could receive a prison
sentence of up to 20 years.
David Kenner, Michel's attorney, is hopeful that their mistrial motions will be successful.
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We are extremely disappointed in that result but are very, very confident in the ultimate outcome of this case.
, David Kenner, Michel's attorney, via statement.
If we do move to a sentencing hearing I remain very confident we will certainly appeal this case.
This is not over, David Kenner, Michel's attorney, via statement
Don't expect 3-hour concerts from Billie Eilish anytime soon. While answering fan questions live following the release of her third album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' the Grammy and Oscar winner was asked if she would ever perform a three-hour-long show — similar to what Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have done for their tours. Eilish responded bluntly, "I'm not doing a three-hour show, that's literally psychotic."
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Beyonce has some wide words of advice for her daughter when it comes to online haters. During a recent episode of Vogue's The Run Through podcast, Tina Knowles, the Grammy-winning singer's mother, chatted about her granddaughter Blue Ivy Carter's performances during Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour.
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This Day in History: , Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies.
May 17, 2012.
The 63-year-old singer and
songwriter died in Naples, FL,
from non-smoking related lung cancer.
The disco diva rose to fame
in the 1970s, with hits like
"Hot Stuff" and "Last Dance.".
As disco's popularity waned, Summer
wrote songs for several different genres.
Her song, "Starting Over Again," for Dolly Parton
was a number-one country single in 1980.
Her 1983 hit, "She Works Hard
for the Money," became a
pop-rock feminist anthem.
Summer was a five-time
Grammy winner, who's been
sampled by artists from
Beyonce to the Pet Shop Boys.
The mother of three was
buried in Nashville, her
home since the 1990s
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Happy Birthday,
Stevie Wonder!.
Stevland Hardaway Morris, also
known as Stevie Wonder, was born
on May 13, 1950, and turns 70.
He was born in Saginaw, Michigan.
Blind since birth, he later signed with
Motown’s Tamla label at 11 years old.
Wonder released his debut album, 'The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie,' in 1962 when he was 12 years old.
His discography includes his hit singles, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," "Superstition" and more.
The Grammy-winning artist is one
the best-selling musicians.
Wonder also campaigned to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a U.S. holiday in 1980.
Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2009.
and one of 'Billboard’s' Hot 100
All-Time Top Artists.
Happy Birthday,
Stevie Wonder!
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Justin and Hailey Bieber , Make Big Pregnancy Announcement.
'E Online' reports that Hailey
and Justin Bieber are expecting
their first baby together. .
The happy couple shared the
news on Instagram on May 9.
The Grammy winner and the Rhode Skin
founder revealed the news with a video
of their Hawaiian vow renewal. .
The news comes almost six years
after the couple wed at a New York City courthouse in September of 2018.
One year later, the couple celebrated their marriage
with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina.
One year later, the couple celebrated their marriage
with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina.
The 'Love Yourself' singer first hinted at the couple's
plans to start a family in October of 2019, posting
a video of a father with his child, writing "this is
something I look forward to" on Instagram. .
The 'Love Yourself' singer first hinted at the couple's
plans to start a family in October of 2019, posting
a video of a father with his child, writing "this is
something I look forward to" on Instagram. .
In February of 2020, Justin explained in an interview
with Zane Lowe that he and Hailey wanted to "enjoy
being married for a little bit" before having kids.
In February of 2020, Justin explained in an interview
with Zane Lowe that he and Hailey wanted to "enjoy
being married for a little bit" before having kids.
In an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show,
Justin noted that the couple doesn't have
a set number of kids in mind, saying , "I'd love to have myself a little tribe, but yeah,
it's her body and whatever she wants to do.".
In an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show,
Justin noted that the couple doesn't have
a set number of kids in mind, saying , "I'd love to have myself a little tribe, but yeah,
it's her body and whatever she wants to do.".
In the Amazon Prime documentary, 'Justin
Bieber: Our World,' the couple gave fans
a glimpse of their family planning discussion. .
In the Amazon Prime documentary, 'Justin
Bieber: Our World,' the couple gave fans
a glimpse of their family planning discussion. .
My intention for 2021 is to continue
to set goals and have fun while
doing them. Make sure I put
my family first. And, hopefully,
we squish out a little nugget, Justin Bieber, 'Justin Bieber:
Our World', via Amazon Prime.
My intention for 2021 is to continue
to set goals and have fun while
doing them. Make sure I put
my family first. And, hopefully,
we squish out a little nugget, Justin Bieber, 'Justin Bieber:
Our World', via Amazon Prime
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Trump Promises to Stop , All Electric Car Sales.
In an effort to be reelected
as President of the Unites States.
Trump is promising oil and gas execs that
he'll keep electric vehicles (EVs) from being sold in the U.S. if they make significant donations to his campaign, Gizmodo reports. .
Trump said that he'd lower tailpipe emissions targets and cut EV tax credits, among other things. .
"You won't be able to sell those cars," Trump said.
However, the EV market continues to grow, with
at least 1.5 million units expected to sell in 2024.
If Trump squashes EV sales in the U.S., it could anger some Republicans since the market has provided more jobs and investments in the South.
For example, Hyundai is investing
$13 billion in Georgia, a state Trump lost
in 2020, to produce electric vehicles.
Meanwhile, analysts predict EV sales will continue to rise despite Trump's efforts.
Although, his tactics could prove
to slow those sales dramatically. .
Ford Motor executive chair
William Clay Ford Jr. weighed
in on Trump's promises.
Our time frame as a company,
our planning time frame, is a lot
longer than election cycles, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement.
When we’re whipsawed back
and forth by politicians that
becomes really difficult for us, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement
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Robert De Niro is putting himself directly in the line of fire with Donald Trump's furious supporters ... who called him every name in the book, but he shouted.. TMZ.com
Former Rapper from the Fugees found gulity of taking money from The Chinese Communist Party for infulence pedaling on the same week as the media finally cover The Chinese Police Stations in New York..
Founding member of ’90s hip-hop group The Fugees Prakazrel ‘Pras’ Michel has been found guilty of all charges in his international fraud trail after becoming embroiled in a political conspiracy..
A jury on Wednesday convicted former Fugees rapper Pras Michel of felonies linked to illegal lobbying campaigns aimed at influencing the U.S. government by foreign agents, including China. Diane To..
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