Sean Kingston Faces Wire Fraud Charges and $916,000 Jewelry Lawsuit Amid Mounting Legal Issues
Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner face serious legal challenges, including wire fraud charges and unpaid jewelry debts. The rapper and his mother were arraigned in Fort Lauderdale for allegedly defrauding victims through fraudulent purchases of luxury items.
Tissot white watch face
Key Details:
- Both Kingston and Turner pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud in federal court
- They were arrested on May 23, with Kingston taken into custody at Fort Irwin Army base during a performance
- They face potential prison sentences if convicted
Additional Legal Issues:
- Kingston received a $916,000 default judgment for unpaid luxury watches
- Dream Watch sued Kingston over two watches:
- Richard Mille Model RM 65.01 Automatic ($534,000)
- Patek Philippe ($378,000)
- Kingston allegedly inspected and agreed to purchase the watches but never completed payment
Sean Kingston in car with passenger
The prosecution claims Kingston and his mother obtained more than $1 million through their alleged schemes. Kingston's attorney, Robert Rosenblatt, maintains his client's innocence and plans to file motions regarding double jeopardy issues between federal and state courts.
Sean Kingston singing into microphone
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