Sean Kingston, Mother Convicted in Federal Wire Fraud Case

Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of federal wire fraud in a Fort Lauderdale court, facing charges related to a scheme that defrauded businesses of over $1 million. The jury convicted them on all five counts after a brief deliberation. Kingston, who broke down in tears as the verdict was read, has been placed under house arrest, while Turner is held in custody as a flight risk. Their fraudulent activities included obtaining luxury items like jewelry and vehicles by sending fake wire transfer receipts to sellers. Prosecutors presented evidence including a text message from Kingston instructing his mother to create a fake receipt to deceive sellers. Their sentencing is scheduled for July 11, with each facing a maximum of 20 years in prison per count.