By Thee Arizona Times, May 24th, 2024
Los Angeles, CA — Sean Kingston, the Jamaican-American singer-songwriter known for hits like “Beautiful Girls,” is facing legal troubles after being arrested in California. The arrest, which took place recently, stems from allegations of fraud and theft.
Charges Against Sean Kingston
- Grand Theft: Kingston faces charges related to grand theft.
- Fraud: He is accused of fraudulent activities.
- Organized Scheme to Defraud: Kingston allegedly participated in an ongoing course of conduct with intent to defraud multiple businesses.
- Criminal Use of Personal Identification Information: He is charged with using personal identification information unlawfully.
- Probation Violation: Kingston also faces a charge for violating probation.
Involvement of Janice Turner (Sean Kingston’s Mother)
Sean Kingston’s mother, Janice Turner, was also arrested in connection with the same case. Turner faces similar charges, including grand theft, fraud, organized scheme to defraud, and criminal use of personal identification information and issuing an Insufficient Funds Check.
Specific Incidents
According to authorities, Kingston and others defrauded various businesses between October 2023 and March of this year. Notable incidents include obtaining a bed valued at over $86,000, a Cadillac Escalade worth $159,701.49, and jewelry valued at $480,000 through fraudulent means.
Records indicate that Kingston is currently on two years’ probation for trafficking stolen property.
Sean Kingston went to social media and commented that he’s “good” and that his lawyers are “handling everything” regarding the situation. Additionally, in response to reports about the arrested woman being his mother, Kingston stated, “I am good and so is my mother” and emphasized that legal matters were being addressed.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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