The Fugees rapper is seeking a new trial, partly citing the alleged “ineffective representation” of his attorney
in part because his original attorney provided “ineffective representation,” even allegedly using an AI program to draft his closing argument. of conspiracy and falsifying records for his role in a multimillion-dollar government influence campaign that involved both the Obama and Trump administrations. The charges against him included money laundering, illegal lobbying, witness tampering, and campaign finance violations.
With regards to Kenner’s representation, Michel’s new legal team said the attorney “outsourced preparations — including drafting briefs, critical cross-examinations, and the opening statement — to inexperienced contract attorneys who work for an e-discovery vendor.” They also claimed he didn’t “familiarize himself” with pertinent statutes involving the Foreign Agents Registration Act and money laundering, and failed to “object to damaging and inadmissible testimony.
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