The 'Beautiful Girls' hitmaker bursts into tears after he and his mom Janice Turner are convicted of fraud involving the purchases of luxury cars and high-end goods.
- March 29, 2025
AceShowbiz - Sean Kingston, known for his 2007 hit "Beautiful Girls," and his mother, Janice Turner, have been found guilty on all charges related to a significant wire fraud scheme.
They were charged for orchestrating a plan to defraud multiple businesses out of over one million dollars. Their fraudulent activities included the acquisition of luxury cars, jewelry, and other high-end goods using fake wire transfer receipts as evidence of payment.
Upon hearing the guilty verdict in a Florida courtroom on Friday, March 28, the 35-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, became visibly emotional and broke down in tears.
Federal prosecutors described Kingston and his mother as "masters of deception and fraud," who unjustly enriched themselves by falsely representing that payments were made for the items they obtained.
The case, which stemmed from a civil lawsuit filed against Kingston by Ver Ver Entertainment LLC, revealed that the singer promised to make promotional videos with Justin Bieber to reduce the cost of a $111,000 purchase of a customized TV and sound system. However, neither the videos were made nor was Bieber involved.
Turner, who has a history of similar crimes, was described by the judge as the "fixer and nerve center" of the scheme. Her previous convictions and her role in the fraudulent activities led the judge to order her immediate custody, deeming her a flight risk. She served a year and a half in prison back in 2006 for bank fraud involving over $160,000.
Kingston was placed under house arrest with stringent bond conditions, including a $200,000 surety bond in cash and the requirement to put up a relative's $500,000 house as collateral.
He faces sentencing on July 11, with both mother and son potentially facing up to 20 years in prison for each of the five counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.