$1M Scam: Sean Kingston’s Mother Jailed; Rapper Under House Arrest

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been convicted in a $1 million federal fraud case, with prosecutors branding them "masters of deception and fraud." A jury found them guilty on all charges, accusing them of using fake wire transfers to acquire luxury goods, including cars and jewelry. Janice was immediately taken into custody due to her past criminal history and key role in the scheme, while Sean was placed under house arrest until sentencing. The judge denied his request to travel, and his family is posting $200K for his release. Key evidence included a text from Sean instructing his mother to fake wire transfer receipts. He was arrested in May at a California military base and extradited to Florida. Both face up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for July 11.