On Friday, rapper Sean Kingston (real name Kisean Anderson Turner) and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted of multiple wire fraud charges during a federal trial. The verdict concluded a lengthy legal process, with the jury deliberating for approximately three hours before reaching its decision.

Details of the Charges

Kingston and Turner faced serious allegations connected to a fraudulent scheme that aimed to deceive sellers of luxury items, including high-end cars and gemstones, among other assets. The charges involved a substantial amount of $1 million in wire fraud.

Prosecutors portrayed the duo as “the Masters of Deception,” illustrating the extent of their illicit activities.

Legal Consequences

Following the verdict, Janice Turner was taken into custody, taking into consideration her previous criminal history. Conversely, Sean Kingston was placed under house arrest while awaiting sentencing. Reports indicate that his sister managed to post bail set at $200,000.

The official sentencing for both Kingston and Turner is scheduled for July 11th, with the potential for prison terms reaching 20 years if convicted.

Background on Sean Kingston

Sean Kingston is widely recognized for hit singles such as “Beautiful Girls” and “Take You There,” as well as collaborations with artists like Justin Bieber on “Eenie Meenie.” His legal troubles escalated earlier this year when he was arrested after a SWAT raid at his home in southwestern Florida.

Notably, Kingston shared the incident on his Instagram story shortly before the arrest, drawing significant media attention.

Trial Evidence

During the trial, critical evidence emerged, including text messages in which Kingston allegedly requested his mother to fabricate a receipt, stating that a “transfer will take place within a few days.” This communication helped establish intent in the fraudulent scheme.