Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has made headlines once again, but this time it’s not for his music. The 34-year-old artist, known for hits like “Beautiful Girls” and “Eenie Meenie,” has found himself in legal trouble after being charged with committing over a million dollars worth of fraud alongside his mother, Janice Turner.
Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, was arrested at Fort Irwin, an Army training base in California, where he was performing. His mother was also arrested the same day when a SWAT team raided Kingston’s rented mansion in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The duo is facing charges of conducting an organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, identity theft, and related crimes. The arrest warrants allege that they stole money, jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade, and furniture. Kingston was already on probation for trafficking stolen property, while his mother has a history of bank fraud, serving nearly 1.5 years in prison for stealing over $160,000.
Despite the serious charges against them, Kingston and Turner have waived their right to fight extradition and have agreed to be turned over to authorities in Florida. Their attorney, Robert Rosenblatt, stated that they are looking forward to addressing the charges in court and are confident of a successful resolution.
As the legal proceedings unfold, fans and critics alike are left wondering how this legal saga will impact Kingston’s music career and personal life. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.