KINGSTON, Jamaica — Janice Turner, the 63-year-old mom of Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston, has been sentenced to 5 years in a US federal jail for her position in a high-end fraud scheme focusing on luxurious retailers, worldwide media have reported.
Turner and Kingston had been each discovered responsible on 5 counts of wire fraud after investigators revealed they posed as rich consumers, falsely claiming to have made funds for luxurious gadgets together with jewellery and vehicles.
The duo, indicted in July 2024, reportedly used their fame and flashy life-style to rip-off jewelers and distributors out of hundreds.
Whereas Turner confronted sentencing, Kingston — recognized for his 2007 chart-topper “Stunning Women” — was absent, as he’s presently underneath home arrest. He reportedly submitted a letter to the court docket requesting leniency for his mom, citing her age and well being considerations.
Following her sentence, Turner will face three years of supervised launch and may very well be deported to Jamaica.
Kingston is anticipated to be sentenced in August.
