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The 61-year-old mom and her 34-year-old son racked up five counts of wire fraud. They also got an additional count for conspiracy to commit fraud. According to the Associated Press, a Miami grand jury returned the indictment earlier this month. The pair appeared in court for the first time on Friday (July 19).
Kingston and Turner allegedly lived up to the rumored 305 scammer’s reputation. Officials claim they concocted a plan to steal jewelry, luxury whips, and other expensive goods from several businesses.
Prosecutors are hoping to prove that Sean and Janice would acquire luxury items under the false impression that they sent the money via wire transfer. Eventually, the businesses discovered the payments were allegedly unsuccessful. Additionally, they did not return items following lack of payment. With this pricey alleged scheme, the family members copped more than $1 million in property.
Sean Kingston was arrested on May 23. Officials pulled up on the ‘Beautiful Girls’ singer in Fort Irwin, California. That occurred just hours after the Broward Sheriff’s Office raided his rented Fort Lauderdale home. Turner was also arrested that same day.
If convicted on all six counts each, Sean and Janice could face up to 20 years behind bars in the Sunshine State. Kingston’s lawyer, Robert Rosenblatt, reportedly left AP on read but previously told the outlet they’re “confident” the case will reach “a successful resolution.”
