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Wyclef Jean defends his Haiti charity

Haitian-born singer denies profiting from Yele Haiti Foundation, saying that accusations of corruption are 'baseless attacks'Haitian-born singer Wyclef Jean has dismissed accusations of corruption in his Yele Haiti Foundation, calling them "baseless attacks". The former Fugee refuted allegations that he and his partners have profited from the organisation's previous development work. After the Haiti earthquake, Yele Haiti has become one of the most important aid groups, collecting around $2m (Â...

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10:05 on January 18 2010

Wyclef Jean defends his Haiti charity

Guardian Music — Haitian-born singer denies profiting from Yele Haiti Foundation, saying that accusations of corruption are 'baseless attacks'Haitian-born singer Wyclef Jean has dismissed... more info

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13:30 on January 18 2010

Wyclef Jean calls for evacuating Haiti's capital

MSN Music — Wyclef Jean calls for evacuating Haiti's capital, speaks out in defense of his foundation more info

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21:04 on January 17 2010

Wyclef Jean Mourns Loss Of Friend Jimmy O

Starpulse — Wyclef Jean has been left devastated after his friend, rapper Jimmy O, was found dead in Haiti following Tuesday's earthquake.[...] Read more! more info

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21:20 on January 17 2010

A Message From Wyclef Jean

Perez Hilton — Wyclef Jean isn't happy that he has been found out been accused of stealing. Check out his melancholy response to all the haters! (above) Thoughts? more info

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22:01 on January 17 2010

Wyclef Jean defends his Haiti charity

Topix — Jean said he was baffled by the timing and nature of criticism of The Wyclef Jean Foundation Inc., which has already raised more than $2 million to help earthquake victim... more info

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