Rapper and producer Pras Michel, who has been accused of conspiring to make illegal campaign contributions and failing to register as an agent of China, has taken the stand in his own defense.
from a Malaysian businessman who wanted his photo taken with President Barack Obama but that the large amounts were never intended as illegal foreign campaign contributions or as payment for Michel’s services.
Low, Michel’s co-defendant, is also charged with four felony counts of conspiracy and failure to register as a foreign agent. Low has in addition been accused of stealing billions of dollars from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, 1MDB. He hasn't been arrested and remains an international fugitive. “Did you ever make any donation to anybody on behalf of Mr. Jho Low?” Michel’s lawyer David Kenner asked on direct examination.On cross-examination, Assistant U.S. Attorney John Keller asked Michel whether he knew using straw donors was illegal.Michel maintained that at all times he relied on the advice of legal and financial advisers and was never informed that any of his actions were illegal.
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