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Sean Kingston’s Three-Word Plea To Police As He Face Decades In Prison
After discovering he faces decades in prison, Sean Kingston spoke a three-word plea to the police.
The rapper, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his mother, Janice Turner, have been found guilty of multiple fraud charges in a Florida federal court, leading to potential decades behind bars.
The 35-year-old artist, known for his 2007 hit ‘Beautiful Girls,’ and his 62-year-old mother were convicted of wire fraud after authorities uncovered a scheme in which they used fraudulent documents to obtain over a million dollars in luxury goods.
The trial, held in Broward County, Florida, lasted several days before the jury reached a verdict after three and a half hours of deliberation.
Prosecutors detailed how Kingston and Turner defrauded businesses by falsely claiming to make payments for expensive items, including luxury cars, high-end jewelry, and designer furniture.
According to reports from Local 10 News, Kingston broke down in tears as the guilty verdict was read.
The rapper was visibly emotional as U.S. Marshals took his mother into custody.
The case against Kingston and Turner stemmed from a civil lawsuit filed in February 2024 by Ver Ver Entertainment LLC, which alleged that Kingston had failed to pay for a 232-inch Colossal TV and sound system worth $111,000, the Independent reports.
The lawsuit claimed that Kingston attempted to lower the cost by promising promotional videos featuring pop star Justin Bieber – an endorsement that never materialized.
Further investigation revealed a broader fraudulent scheme. Authorities found evidence that Kingston and Turner had stolen nearly $500,000 in jewelry, taken over $200,000 from Bank of America, and defrauded a car dealership out of $160,000 for a bulletproof Cadillac Escalade.
They were also accused of swindling $100,000 from First Republic Bank and obtaining an $86,000 luxury bed without payment.
These offenses reportedly took place between October 2023 and March 2024.
Federal prosecutors painted Turner as the ‘fixer and nerve center’ of the operation, a role that aligns with her past criminal history.
She previously served 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud in 2006.
Kingston’s legal team, on the other hand, portrayed him as financially irresponsible rather than deliberately fraudulent, arguing that he had little understanding of money management.
As a result of the conviction, Kingston was placed under house arrest with strict bond conditions, including a $200,000 surety bond and a $500,000 property bond from a relative.
Turner remains in custody as both await their sentencing hearing, scheduled for July 11, 2025.
Each count of federal wire fraud carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, meaning the mother-son duo could be facing significant time behind bars.
Legal experts suggest that their final sentences will depend on factors such as prior convictions and cooperation with authorities.
As the courtroom drama unfolded, Kingston’s emotional reaction highlighted the gravity of the situation.
In his final plea as his mother was taken away, he cried out three simple words: “Protect my mother.”
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