Janice Turner, the mother of Sean Kingston, has been sentenced to five years in prison for her role in a wire fraud scheme exceeding $1 million. Kingston and Turner were found guilty of multiple offenses after falsely representing legitimate wire transfers for luxury goods. Their fraudulent transactions included significant amounts for luxury watches and a car, totaling over $1 million in goods. At her sentencing, a judge called Turner the 'nerve center' of the scheme, acknowledging her criminal history and future deportation to Jamaica.
Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted of wire fraud involving over $1 million, orchestrating false transactions for vehicles and jewelry.
Judge Leibowitz characterized Turner as the 'nerve center' of their wire fraud scheme, detailing her central role in the fraudulent activities conducted.
The fraudulent scheme, operational from April 2023 to March 2024, included striking deals worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for luxury items without making any payments.
Turner is set to serve five years in prison and faces deportation to Jamaica following her conviction, having a prior history of bank fraud.
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