Facing a judge on million-dollar fraud charges, Sean Kingston and his mother are accused of stealing money, jewelry, and even a car. It seems like every time we hear about Sean Kingston, he’s caught up in legal trouble. This time, he might actually face prison time because federal authorities are involved, and his mother is implicated as well. Someone once described his mother, saying, “She was baldheaded. I told my dad, ‘She really is baldheaded,’ and she had a little bit of hair in the back. She must be stressed out.”
On May 23rd, Sean Kingston was officially booked for the ongoing fraud case against him and his mother. He was arrested at Fort Irwin, an army training base in California’s Mojave Desert, where he was performing and flaunting jewelry, which was likely obtained through scams. Before his arrest, he addressed his fans, saying, “I love y’all, man. About to hit the stage. I love all my fans, all my supporters. See you outside.”
During his arrest, Sean waived his right to fight extradition in a California court and agreed to be turned over to authorities in Florida. His mother, Janice Turner, was also arrested the same day when a SWAT team raided her rented mansion in Florida.
Honey, I just can’t understand why the feds and a whole SWAT team would get involved in a civil case. Unless, of course, there’s more going on than we know. They took a bunch of stuff from the house and even seized a car, which makes it seem like this is actually a criminal case. Sean’s attorney said the federal involvement was unnecessary because it was just a civil suit. There’s still a civil suit pending, but somehow it got turned into a criminal case, probably because Sean Kingston is a high-profile celebrity and rapper.
This isn’t the first time Sean Kingston has had run-ins with the law. Back in 2010, he was sued by a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her in a hotel room. That case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. He also got sued by a landlord for allegedly trashing his Miami mansion and owing $70,000 in rent. In 2012, he filed for bankruptcy, saying he had less than $500 in his bank account and owed over $13 million to creditors. His assets were listed as a Rolex watch, a diamond bracelet, a diamond ring, and three cars, and he claimed he only made $648 a month from royalties. Then, in 2014, his Bentley got repossessed because he missed payments, and in 2015, the same thing happened with his Lamborghini.
Sean is currently serving a two-year probation sentence for trafficking stolen property. However, his involvement in various scams has landed him in trouble with the law once again. As per arrest warrants released by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Sean and his mother are facing charges related to an organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, identity theft, and other offenses. According to the warrants, between October and March, they allegedly stole close to $500,000 worth of jewelry, over $200,000 from Bank of America, $160,000 from an Escalade dealer, more than $100,000 from First Republic Bank, and $86,000 from a company specializing in customized beds.
You know what’s crazy? These allegations? They’re just the tip of the iceberg. We’ve got a history here. Back in 2015, there was this deal with Sean Kingston and his mom. A seller sued them in NYC and walked away with $356,000 because they didn’t pay up for customized watches. Then in 2018, a jeweler in New York scored $31,000 from them for scamming the store with nine items. And it didn’t stop there. A Florida jeweler got hit for $44,000 later on because Sean Kingston didn’t stick to his payment plan.
But the real drama? That came when a warrant was issued for Sean’s arrest ’cause he didn’t pay up. He claimed he didn’t even know about it, mistook the papers for another case. Can you believe that?
And just when you think it couldn’t get any wilder, in November 2023, Sean’s in hot water again. DreamWatch went after him for a million bucks and a Patek Philippe Caliber watch. Apparently, Sean wanted two watches, agreed to pay $912,000, but then didn’t follow through. He had all sorts of excuses, from flagged wire transfers to frozen accounts, but none of them held up. So now, he’s got these watches but hasn’t coughed up the cash like he said he would.
In recent news, a Florida entertainment systems company filed a lawsuit against Sean Kingston back in February. They claimed he hadn’t paid $120,000 out of a $150,000 bill for a gigantic 232-inch TV they installed in his home. This TV is massive, stretching around 17 feet by 9.5 feet and dominating an entire wall. Apparently, Kingston promised the company that he and Justin Bieber would create commercials for them if they accepted a small down payment and extended credit. But, as it turned out, that promise never came to fruition, and Kingston never coughed up the money. Investigations by Verver Entertainment revealed that Kingston didn’t actually have any business ties with Justin Bieber, despite what he claimed. Despite the company’s numerous attempts to get Kingston to pay up, he continued to dodge them, which led to the lawsuit.
Interestingly, Kingston has a history of resorting to deception to avoid the consequences of his actions. Back in 2012, he got into it with rapper The Game, who accused him of making up a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles. The Game even went as far as to say Kingston snitched on him and his crew to the cops, which Kingston vehemently denied. Their beef spilled over onto social media and interviews, with both sides hurling insults and threats. Similarly, in 2016, Kingston found himself in a spat with rapper Meek Mill, who accused him of spinning another tall tale about getting robbed of a $300,000 chain in a nightclub. Meek Mill claimed Kingston made up the story to avoid paying the jeweler who sold him the chain.
Facing the recent charges, Kingston’s lawyer expressed confidence in handling them in a Florida court and expected a favorable outcome. They emphasized that they intended to bring Kingston back to Florida pronto after his show to sort out the matter, framing it as more of a civil issue than a criminal one.
In response to the whole ordeal, Kingston took to Instagram to address the negativity swirling around him. He reassured his followers that he and his mother were doing just fine, with his legal team handling everything. Meanwhile, his mother, Janice, was also released after posting bail, and she seemed to be in good spirits in a video shared online, exchanging greetings with friends.
And yet, when it comes to Mama Kingston, the court records paint a revealing picture. This isn’t her first run-in with the law. Back in 2006, she admitted guilt to bank fraud, pocketing over $160,000 and landing herself a stint of nearly a year and a half in prison. Interestingly, during Mama Kingston’s legal woes in 2006, Sean’s sister found herself tangled up too, landing a probation sentence. But things took a turn when she missed a court appearance, resulting in a four-month prison stint. It’s almost like they say, “the family that scams together, stays together.” It’s clear there’s a recurring pattern within the entire clan. And with federal agencies involved in these recent cases, the outcome is anyone’s guess. Could this escalate beyond a simple civil case? It’s a question that begs consideration. Share your take on Sean Kingston and Mama Kingston’s questionable ventures in the comments below.
