Saturday, July 20, 2024 -Sean Kingston, the well-known singer of "Beautiful Girls," and his mother, Janice Turner, are facing federal charges for allegedly defrauding businesses of over $1 million.
Federal prosecutors announced that a
Grand Jury in Miami indicted Kingston and Turner on one count of conspiracy to
commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud. The charges stem from
allegations that the duo orchestrated a scheme to defraud businesses by
acquiring jewelry, luxury vehicles, and other high-end goods without making
proper payments.
According to the indictment, Kingston
and his mother falsely claimed to have sent money transfers to pay for the
goods. Despite the payments never going through, they retained possession of
the items. Among the fraudulent acquisitions were a $160,000 Cadillac Escalade
and $480,000 worth of jewellery.
The alleged fraud resulted in
Kingston and Turner unjustly enriching themselves by more than $1 million. The
duo was arrested in May following a raid on Kingston's mansion in Florida and
made their first appearance in federal court on Friday, July 19.
If convicted, Kingston and Turner
face severe penalties, with each of the six counts carrying a potential maximum
sentence of 20 years in prison.
Sean Kingston's attorney, Robert
Rosenblatt, told TMZ that they are prepared to litigate the case in federal
court and are confident of a favorable outcome.
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