Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother are facing sentencing after they were found guilty in their federal wire fraud trial.
On Friday (March 28), a jury convicted Kingston and his mother, Janie Turner, of all counts in their federal wire fraud case, per NBC News.
Kingston and Turner were accused of defrauding several companies, including a jewelry business, a luxury bed company, a used luxury and exotic car dealership, and a luxury microLED TV company.
A federal grand jury indicted the mother and son in July 2024. According to the indictment, Kingston used his celebrity influence to coerce sellers of luxury goods to deliver items before they received payment. The indictment stated that Turner would often ensure dates and other details of the deliveries. Payment would then be allegedly made through fraudulent wire transfers while Kingston kept the items.
Kingston and Turner used the scheme for years until March 2024, per the indictment. The pair had pleaded not guilty to all counts.
While he awaits sentencing, Kingston was ordered on Friday to house arrest with electronic monitoring. The rapper must post a surety bond of a home valued at $500,000 and $200,000 in cash. Kingston’s mom was ordered to remain in federal custody until sentencing.
Based on Turner’s testimony, Judge David S. Leibowitz said it was “impossible to believe she wouldn’t do anything for her son” as he decided to remand her in federal custody.
The mother and son are scheduled to be sentenced on July 11.
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