Rapper alleges ex-attorney's use of AI led to conviction in high-profile case

Rapper Pras Michel, formerly of the Fugees, is seeking a new trial after being convicted of helping a foreign national launder millions of dollars in illegitimate contributions to former President Obama's campaign. Michel claims his ex-attorney used an experimental AI program to generate his closing argument, which made frivolous arguments and failed to highlight weaknesses in the government's case. Michel's new defense team alleges that his former attorney had a financial stake in the AI program and used it during the trial for publicity, creating a conflict of interest.