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Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years for Campaign Fraud

11/22/2025

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Prakazrel "Pras" Michel was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
A jury convicted him on 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
He illegally funneled over $120 million in foreign contributions to Barack Obama's 2012 campaign.
Michel plans to appeal the conviction and sentence.
Leonardo DiCaprio testified in the case.

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Prakazrel "Pras" Michel was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
A jury convicted him on 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
He illegally funneled over $120 million in foreign contributions to Barack Obama's 2012 campaign.
Michel plans to appeal the conviction and sentence.
Leonardo DiCaprio testified in the case.