Rap star Pras Michel denied bail pending appeal by US appeals court
( March 25, 2026, 21:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A US appeals court denied rap star Prakazrel "Pras" Michel's request for bail pending the appeal of his conviction and prison sentence for campaign finance violations and acting as an unregistered foreign agent of Malaysian financier Jho Low and of the Chinese government. Earlier in the day, Michel asked a US federal judge to delay his surrender date as he awaits the appellate decision. Documents attached....
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