Pras Requests Sentencing Hearing in January of 2025

Pras Michel, a member of the iconic hip-hop group The Fugees, has made a bold move in his legal battle by requesting a sentencing hearing in January of 2025. This comes after he was found guilty of ten charges related to an alleged international conspiracy involving Malaysian businessman Jho Low and the Chinese government.

According to new legal documents obtained by AllHipHop, Pras and his legal team have proposed a December 20 deadline for a Memorandum in Aid of Sentencing, a document aimed at convincing a judge to give the lowest possible sentence. They have also suggested that the sentencing hearing itself take place on January 10, 13, or 14 of 2025.

This latest development follows Pras being denied a retrial, where he accused his attorney of using generative AI for his closing arguments, resulting in errors that he claimed could have impacted the outcome of the trial. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly dismissed these claims, stating that the content derived from the AI program did not relate to any evidence in the case.

The request for a sentencing hearing also comes in the wake of Lauryn Hill’s last-minute cancellation of The Fugees North American tour, with Pras attributing the decision to false narratives created by the media. Pras, on the other hand, blamed Hill’s reputation for affecting ticket sales.

As Pras awaits his sentencing hearing, the hip-hop community and fans of The Fugees are left wondering about the future of the legendary group and its members. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.