Singer Sean Kingston Arrested on Fraud Charges, Faces Judge in Broward County Jail
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Singer Sean Kingston, known legally as Kisean Paul Anderson, found himself in trouble with the law over the weekend after being booked into the Broward County jail on several felony charges related to fraud. The accusations also extend to his mother, Janice Turner, as they both stand accused of defrauding individuals of over a million dollars.
Following a raid on Kingston’s rented mansion in Southwest Ranches by Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies in May, both Kingston and his mother were taken into custody. The charges include theft of money, jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade, and furniture, as outlined in official documents.
According to a civil complaint filed by Ver Ver Entertainment, Kingston allegedly used his celebrity status to obtain products and services without paying for them in full, including a large television and entertainment system. The complaint suggests that Kingston engaged in a pattern of fraudulent behavior, leveraging his fame to deceive individuals.
As of Monday, Kingston remained in jail on a $100,000 bond for nine felony charges and a probation violation, despite prosecutors’ request for him to be held without bond. Turner, on the other hand, has been released but is subject to restrictions that prevent her from being in close proximity to Kingston.
The case is ongoing, and both Kingston and Turner must demonstrate that the funds used in their defense come from legitimate sources. Updates on the situation will be provided as more information becomes available.