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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sean Kingston's mother sentenced in $1 million South Florida fraud case involving luxury goods and false payments
Janice Turner, the mother of singer Sean Kingston, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for her role in a $1 million wire fraud case. According to CBS Miami, Turner, 63, and Kingston, 35 — whose legal name is Kisean Anderson — were convicted on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud. Kingston is set to be sentenced on August 28. During sentencing, Turner expressed remorse, telling the court, 'I'm sorry. My intention was to keep my son afloat in this difficult industry… I am begging for mercy for me and my son.' Her attorney noted that most of the defrauded businesses have been compensated. The case centered on a 2024 scheme in which Turner and Kingston misrepresented payments to acquire luxury items — including jewelry and vehicles — without actually transferring funds. Investigators confirmed the wire transfers were never completed, yet the duo retained over $1 million in goods and assets. Kingston was arrested on May 23, 2024, at Fort Irwin, a U.S. Army base in California, while Turner was taken into custody during a raid at a South Florida mansion. The fraud reportedly occurred between October 2023 and March 2024, impacting several entities including Bank of America, First Republic Bank, and various luxury retailers. At the time of his arrest, Kingston was already serving probation for trafficking stolen property. Turner, meanwhile, had a prior conviction for bank fraud in 2006, for which she served nearly 18 months in prison. Kingston gained fame in 2007 with his chart-topping single "Beautiful Girls" and later collaborated with Justin Bieber on 'Eenie Meenie.'
Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Miami Herald
Sean Kingston's mother — convicted in $1M fraud scheme — is off to federal prison
The mother of singer Sean Kingston will spend the next five years behind bars for fleecing jewelers and other businesses out of more than $1 million, a Fort Lauderdale federal court judge ruled Wednesday. In March, a jury found Janice Turner, 63, and Sean Kingston, 35, guilty of five wire fraud-related offenses, court records show. They were indicted in July 2024, weeks after authorities raided Kingston's rented seven-bedroom, 7,966 sq ft. home in Southwest Ranches. Kingston and Turner, according to the indictment, orchestrated a lucrative wire fraud scheme from April 2023 to March 2024. They falsely represented that they made legitimate wire transfers for vehicles, jewelry and other goods. But the businesses never received payment. Among their alleged fraudulent transactions included: $480,000 for two watches, $285,000 for another watch, and $159,702.78 for a car, totaling more than $1 million in goods. READ MORE: Sean Kingston, his mother arrested on multiple fraud charges after South Florida raid Turner was facing up to two decades in federal prison. Her attorneys urged U.S. District Court Judge David S. Leibowitz sentence Turner to two-and-a-half years because of her charity work, 'myriad of health issues, and minimal criminal history.' At the sentencing, Leibowitz reportedly described Turner as the 'nerve center' of the fraud scheme, according to Local 10. In a document filed days before the sentencing, Turner's attorneys acknowledged that she will be deported to Jamaica due to her conviction. In 2006, Turner pleaded guilty to bank fraud and served more than a year in federal prison. 'Ms. Turner will go to prison; she has earned the prison sentence,' the filing said. 'However, a sentence greater than thirty months is a waste of taxpayer resources based upon the history and characteristics of Ms. Turner.' Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, will be sentenced on Aug. 28. Kingston, a South Florida native, is best known for hit songs 'Beautiful Girls,' 'Fire Burning' and 'Eenie Meenie,' with Justin Bieber. During the late 2000s, he became a best-selling reggae artist, with several Billboard Top 10 singles.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Sean Kingston sentencing postponed after guilty verdict in $1m wire fraud case
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston was supposed to be sentenced today after the Beautiful Girls singer was found guilty verdict of wire fraud with his mother Janice Turner Singer Sean Kingston has had his sentencing postponed after being found guilty of wire fraud earlier this year, along with his mother Janice Turner. The musician was supposed to find out his verdict today (July 11) but he'll now have to wait a little longer. Sean did not have a lawyer present and requested more time in order to find an attorney. The judge granted him his request and has scheduled a new court date for August 28, according to NCB 6 South Florida. The publication also stated that Sean thanked the judge and also spoke out on behalf of his mother, in order to give her more time to find a legal representative. Janice Turner's sentencing is currently scheduled for July 31. The case involved the pair falsely claiming to pay for luxury items, including cars, jewellery, and other high-value goods, by pretending to make bank transfers that were never processed. They managed to fraudulently acquire over $1 million worth of goods and money. The pair's trial took place from March 24 to March 28 in Broward County, Florida, and concluded with the jury deliberating for approximately three and a half hours before reaching their verdict, according to reports. They convicted them of conspiracy and multiple counts of wire fraud. The charges involved defrauding a car dealership out of $160,000 (£123,000) for a Cadillac Escalade, stealing nearly $500,000 (£386,000) worth of jewellery, and obtaining other goods like a custom bed valued at $86,000 (£66,000) without paying for them. Since the trial, the 35-year-old has been under house arrest with an electronic tag and had to pay a bond to be released from jail, while his mother Janice has remained in federal custody. This isn't the first time Sean or Janice have faced trouble with the law after she had previously been convicted of bank fraud back in 2006 and served almost 18 months in prison. Kingston was already on probation for a previous crime when he was arrested in this case. Sean rose to fame due to his 2007 debut single Beautiful Girls, which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the time. He then went on to release a number of singles including Fire Burning, Eenie Meenie and Letting Go (Dutty Love), and has collaborated with artists including Justin Bieber, Soulja Boy and Sean Paul.
NDTV
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral: Vlogger Ralph Leng's Playful Video With Zomato Delivery Agent Leaves Internet In Splits
Content creator Ralph Leng's hilarious lip-sync performance featuring a food delivery agent has gone viral on social media. He posted a video on Instagram showcasing his talents. In the clip, he can be seen lip-syncing Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber's song, 'Eenie Meenie' (Radio Version), with lyrics that can be heard as "Them other guys? I can see right through ya. You seem like the type to love 'em and leave 'em. And disappear right after this song." Right behind him, we can spot a bike that seemingly belongs to the Zomato food delivery man, which can be seen parked over there. Also Read: Afterwards, as he lip-syncs, "So give me the night," while gesturing with his hand to ask for his ordered food and pans his camera towards the delivery agent, a change in expression on the vlogger's face was visible. Additionally, the Zomato agent was found intently gazing at him while holding his food packet. Ralph captioned the playful interaction between him and the agent as "Sir, take the food", followed by a tears-of-joy emoji. This also garnered immense attention from many social media users and his fans alike. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ralph Leng (Blue) ???????????? (@ralphleng) Here's how people reacted to this viral video: One person commented, "Your order might be delayed." In another comment, he added, "So that's why I'm still waiting for my cheeseburger," poking fun at how his ordered food was delivered late. Meanwhile, another user said, "COD pe order tha isiliye seh gaye bhaiya (This was on 'cash-on-delivery' that's why the delivery agent was patient)." One more fan advised, "You better tip him, he was very patient." "He should be like, 'Hey, English brother, please take your order'," joked another. "Broo is traumatised," said someone, hilariously indicating the Zomato agent's facial expressions.
CBS News
16-04-2025
- CBS News
Rapper Sean Kingston jailed after failing to post bail, awaiting sentencing for wire fraud
Failing to come up with bail, singer and rapper Sean Kingston is back behind bars, awaiting sentencing for last month's federal wire fraud conviction . The 35-year-old musician will remain in federal detention until his sentencing unless he can secure the money for the $100,000 bond. Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Their sentencing hearings are set for July 11. Prosecutors accused Kingston and Turner of orchestrating a scheme to obtain high-end items — including a luxury SUV, jewelry, expensive watches and a wall-sized TV — without paying for them. After his conviction in March , Kingston was immediately placed on house arrest. The judge rejected his request to travel for a scheduled performance in Texas, stating, "He's not going to Texas." Turner was promptly taken into custody, with the judge citing her past criminal history and significant role in the scheme, describing her as the "operator, fixer, and accountant" behind the fraudulent activity. Prosecutors described Kingston and Turner as "masters of deception and fraud." Authorities presented evidence showing the pair used fake wire transfer receipts as proof of payment. A key piece of evidence was a text message from Kingston to his mother that read: "I told you to make [a] fake receipt," followed by, "so it [looks] like the transfer will be there in a couple [of] days." During closing arguments, Turner's attorney claimed the alleged victims were "fraudsters" themselves. Kingston's attorney attempted to separate his client's public image from his finances, describing him as "a soft guy who grew up poor when he rose to fame overnight," with "no idea how to run a business [and] no idea how much money is in his bank account." Kingston was first arrested on May 23, 2024, at Fort Irwin, an Army training base in California's Mojave Desert, where he was performing. He waived his right to fight extradition and was returned to Florida. In addition to the federal charges, the two also face similar state charges. Kingston rose to fame with his 2007 No. 1 hit "Beautiful Girls" and later collaborated with Justin Bieber on "Eenie Meenie."
