Sean Kingston has spoken out for the first time since he and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted in a federal fraud case involving more than $1 million in stolen goods and services.
The hip-hop artist shared a cryptic message on Instagram Stories over the weekend, shortly after a Florida jury found them guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy. “Lately they’ve been trying to break me on the daily,” Kingston wrote, hinting at an upcoming song and ending the post with a broken heart emoji.
The Conviction
The guilty verdict was delivered on March 28, following a five-day trial and just three hours of jury deliberation. Prosecutors accused Kingston and Turner of orchestrating a scheme to acquire luxury items such as high-end jewelry and a Cadillac Escalade through fraudulent wire transfers and forged documents.
Despite the conviction, Kingston, 34, was not immediately taken into custody and remains under house arrest with electronic monitoring. His bail conditions include a $200,000 cash bond and a $500,000 property bond. His mother, however, was detained immediately after the verdict.
Prosecutors’ Claims
Prosecutors labeled Turner as a flight risk due to her criminal record, describing her as the “mastermind” behind the operation. During closing arguments, the government referred to both defendants as “masters of deception.”
Each of the five counts—one for conspiracy and four for wire fraud—carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for July 11, 2025.
As Sean Kingston faces the legal aftermath of his actions, the case highlights the serious consequences of financial fraud within the entertainment industry.
