In the latest update surrounding the high-profile fraud case involving Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, a federal judge has denied Turner’s request to have her sentencing postponed to align with her son’s upcoming court date.
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Judge Refuses to Move Janice Turner’s Sentencing Date
U.S. District Judge David S. Leibowitz ruled against Janice Turner’s request to delay her sentencing from July 11 to August 15 — the same day Sean Kingston is scheduled to appear in court. Although federal prosecutors and the probation office did not object to the motion, the judge still denied the request, making it clear that Turner must face her sentencing hearing alone next month.
Turner was convicted on March 28 for her role in helping her son run an elaborate luxury fraud scheme. The pair allegedly used Kingston’s celebrity status to scam vendors out of expensive items without making upfront payments.
Details of the Fraud Scheme and What They Stole
According to Baller Alert and court documents, Turner and Kingston are accused of conning vendors and financial institutions out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Items involved in the scam include:
- A $150,000 custom home theater system
- An $86,000 luxury bed
- A $160,000 bulletproof Cadillac Escalade
- Over $300,000 in fake earnings taken from Bank of America and First Republic Bank
The scam worked by convincing vendors that Kingston’s fame and social media following made him a safe and reputable buyer. After receiving the goods and services, payments were delayed or never completed.
Possible Prison Time and What’s Next
Both Sean Kingston and Janice Turner face serious consequences. If convicted on all counts, they could serve up to 20 years in federal prison.
Kingston, who was arrested in connection with the case earlier this year, is currently awaiting his own sentencing, which is scheduled for August 15. Turner, however, will have to stand alone in court on July 11 at 9 a.m., as her motion to reschedule has officially been rejected.
While no official statement has been made by Sean Kingston, the legal team for Turner may consider further filings, though it’s unlikely the court will reverse its decision before the scheduled date.