Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, are facing serious legal trouble after being indicted on wire fraud charges. The rapper, known legally as Kisean Anderson, and Turner appeared in Miami federal court for their alleged involvement in a $1 million wire fraud scheme. They have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and multiple counts of wire fraud related to a scheme targeting sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods through fraudulent means.
If found guilty, Kingston and Turner could each be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for each count. The United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Florida claims that the defendants enriched themselves by falsely claiming to have made monetary transfers for purchases, which were never completed. This resulted in the defendants obtaining $1 million worth of property without making the payments.
Kingston's representatives have not yet commented on the situation. Kingston was previously arrested in California following a raid on his rented mansion in Florida, where he was taken into custody on a warrant for fraud and theft charges. Turner was also arrested on the same day.
Robert Rosenblatt, the attorney representing Kingston and Turner, acknowledged the allegations against them and expressed confidence in a successful resolution in court. The legal proceedings are ongoing, and the defendants will have the opportunity to address the charges brought against them.
