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Miami Herald
23-07-2025
- Miami Herald
Sean Kingston's mother — convicted in $1M fraud scheme — is off to federal prison
The mother of singer Sean Kingston will spend the next five years behind bars for fleecing jewelers and other businesses out of more than $1 million, a Fort Lauderdale federal court judge ruled Wednesday. In March, a jury found Janice Turner, 63, and Sean Kingston, 35, guilty of five wire fraud-related offenses, court records show. They were indicted in July 2024, weeks after authorities raided Kingston's rented seven-bedroom, 7,966 sq ft. home in Southwest Ranches. Kingston and Turner, according to the indictment, orchestrated a lucrative wire fraud scheme from April 2023 to March 2024. They falsely represented that they made legitimate wire transfers for vehicles, jewelry and other goods. But the businesses never received payment. Among their alleged fraudulent transactions included: $480,000 for two watches, $285,000 for another watch, and $159,702.78 for a car, totaling more than $1 million in goods. READ MORE: Sean Kingston, his mother arrested on multiple fraud charges after South Florida raid Turner was facing up to two decades in federal prison. Her attorneys urged U.S. District Court Judge David S. Leibowitz sentence Turner to two-and-a-half years because of her charity work, 'myriad of health issues, and minimal criminal history.' At the sentencing, Leibowitz reportedly described Turner as the 'nerve center' of the fraud scheme, according to Local 10. In a document filed days before the sentencing, Turner's attorneys acknowledged that she will be deported to Jamaica due to her conviction. In 2006, Turner pleaded guilty to bank fraud and served more than a year in federal prison. 'Ms. Turner will go to prison; she has earned the prison sentence,' the filing said. 'However, a sentence greater than thirty months is a waste of taxpayer resources based upon the history and characteristics of Ms. Turner.' Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, will be sentenced on Aug. 28. Kingston, a South Florida native, is best known for hit songs 'Beautiful Girls,' 'Fire Burning' and 'Eenie Meenie,' with Justin Bieber. During the late 2000s, he became a best-selling reggae artist, with several Billboard Top 10 singles.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Sean Kingston sentencing postponed after guilty verdict in $1m wire fraud case
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston was supposed to be sentenced today after the Beautiful Girls singer was found guilty verdict of wire fraud with his mother Janice Turner Singer Sean Kingston has had his sentencing postponed after being found guilty of wire fraud earlier this year, along with his mother Janice Turner. The musician was supposed to find out his verdict today (July 11) but he'll now have to wait a little longer. Sean did not have a lawyer present and requested more time in order to find an attorney. The judge granted him his request and has scheduled a new court date for August 28, according to NCB 6 South Florida. The publication also stated that Sean thanked the judge and also spoke out on behalf of his mother, in order to give her more time to find a legal representative. Janice Turner's sentencing is currently scheduled for July 31. The case involved the pair falsely claiming to pay for luxury items, including cars, jewellery, and other high-value goods, by pretending to make bank transfers that were never processed. They managed to fraudulently acquire over $1 million worth of goods and money. The pair's trial took place from March 24 to March 28 in Broward County, Florida, and concluded with the jury deliberating for approximately three and a half hours before reaching their verdict, according to reports. They convicted them of conspiracy and multiple counts of wire fraud. The charges involved defrauding a car dealership out of $160,000 (£123,000) for a Cadillac Escalade, stealing nearly $500,000 (£386,000) worth of jewellery, and obtaining other goods like a custom bed valued at $86,000 (£66,000) without paying for them. Since the trial, the 35-year-old has been under house arrest with an electronic tag and had to pay a bond to be released from jail, while his mother Janice has remained in federal custody. This isn't the first time Sean or Janice have faced trouble with the law after she had previously been convicted of bank fraud back in 2006 and served almost 18 months in prison. Kingston was already on probation for a previous crime when he was arrested in this case. Sean rose to fame due to his 2007 debut single Beautiful Girls, which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the time. He then went on to release a number of singles including Fire Burning, Eenie Meenie and Letting Go (Dutty Love), and has collaborated with artists including Justin Bieber, Soulja Boy and Sean Paul.
Cosmopolitan
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Meet the ‘Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 Cast
To paraphrase the classic 'Fire Burning' by Sean Kingston, somebody call 9-1-1, cause the Dancing with the Stars season 34 cast is heating up the dance floor. The reality dancing competition won't return for a new season until the fall of 2025, but the show has already locked in two pretty major stars for the competition. As always, this coming season of Dancing with the Stars will pit celebrities against each other in a heated classic ballroom competition. Each celeb will be paired with a dance pro to guide them through their journey and help them get the biggest honor of all: the Mirror Ball trophy. Pairs won't be announced until we get closer to the final cast announcements, but for now, here's everything we know about the DWTS season 34 cast.
Express Tribune
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Isabela Ferrer's 'safe space' text to Justin Baldoni used as evidence in case against Blake Lively
Amid Justin Baldoni's ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively, Baldoni has reportedly included a message from 'It Ends With Us' actress Isabela Ferrer to support his conduct on set. On December 20, 2024, Blake Lively filed an 80-page lawsuit accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a social media campaign to damage her reputation. In response, Baldoni filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane, accusing them of defamation, extortion, and invasion of privacy. According to an exclusive report from In Touch, Baldoni referred to a text message from Isabela Ferrer, dated July 11, 2023, to back up his claim that there were no issues with his behavior on set until Lively became involved. Isabela Ferrer, a 24-year-old graduate of Carnegie Mellon, made her film debut alongside Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in *It Ends With Us*. Although born and raised in New York City, Ferrer spent considerable time in Northern Ireland with her mother. Prior to *It Ends With Us*, Ferrer appeared in the short film *Fire Burning* (2024) and the Paramount+ series *Astrology Girl* (2024). In Ferrer's alleged text message to Baldoni, she wrote: "Just got my film developed from when we were shooting so here's this sweet pic! I also have to say thank you SO much for an incredible experience on my first film. I still can't shake the feeling of it all because it truly was life changing for me." 'You are such a wonderful, smart and sincere director and you created such a comfortable, safe space for me to feel like I could fully step into this role. I couldn't have asked for a more welcoming environment. It will stay with me for the rest of my life!!! See you soon, whether in the fall or later, & hope you're doing well.' Justin Baldoni allegedly responded to Ferrer, stating: 'You were such a joy and pleasure to work with. Your openness, your raw talent, your kindness, and your excitement made me fall in love with directing again.' He also mentioned that Isabela Ferrer had 'a big career' ahead.
