Sean Kingston booked into Florida jail, mugshot released
Sean Kingston booked into Florida jail, mugshot released
Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were booked into a Florida jail for committing over $1 million in fraud. Kingston was extradited from California and jailed in Broward County. So, they face charges including grand theft and identity theft. Allegations include stealing cash from banks, jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade, and furniture. Kingston was arrested on May 23 at Fort Irwin. Meanwhile, his mother was nabbed in a SWAT raid. Their attorney claims they are confident of a successful resolution.
Kingston’s real name is Kisean Anderson. When he was arrested, he was at Fort Irwin, a US Army training base in California’s Mojave Desert. The May 23 arrest followed an investigation into the alleged fraud that spanned several months. Authorities detailed the accusations against Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner. This included defrauding multiple financial institutions and businesses.
Turner was taken into custody during a SWAT team raid on Kingston’s rented mansion in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Both mother and son are facing multiple felony charges. Those include grand theft, identity theft. In addition, conducting an organized scheme to defraud.
Kingston addressed his fans:
Despite the serious charges, Kingston took to social media to address the situation, stating:
“People love negative energy! I am good and so is my mother! … My lawyers are handling everything as we speak.”
However, he appeared confident and defiant. Also, he assured his fans that the legal matters were being addressed.
As of Monday morning, Kingston remained in custody on a $100,000 bond. He faces nine different felony charges and was already on two years’ probation for trafficking stolen property. His mother, Janice Turner, facing eight charges, was released after posting a $160,000 bond. Turner has a previous conviction for bank fraud in 2006, where she served nearly 1.5 years in prison.
Their attorney, Robert Rosenblatt, stated that they look forward to addressing the charges in court and remain confident of a successful resolution. The exact details of their alleged fraud scheme, which authorities say occurred between October and March, were not immediately clear.
Source: NY Post