Sean Kingston, Mother Face Federal Wire Fraud Trial in Florida

Rapper Sean Kingston, real name Kisean Anderson, and his mother, Janice Turner, are facing federal and state charges for an alleged $1 million fraud scheme involving wire fraud and grand theft. The trial began in Fort Lauderdale, with both accused of using fake documents to fraudulently obtain luxury items like jewelry and cars. Prosecutors claim the fraudulent activities occurred between October 2023 and March 2024, with victims including a jeweler, a luxury auto dealer, and a furniture maker. Kingston was arrested in California last May, while Turner was apprehended during a raid on a mansion in Southwest Ranches. Both have pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors are presenting evidence including fake wire transfer receipts. The trial is expected to call several victims to testify about the alleged fraudulent transactions.