Sean Kingston’s Mom Arrested on Fraud and Theft Charges: Shocking Details Revealed
Following the news that rapper Sean Kingston had been arrested, many were stunned to learn that Sean wasn’t the only member of his family who was taken into custody. Sean’s mother, Janice Turner, was also taken into custody, which sparked numerous questions about why they were arrested and who Janice is more generally.
Who is Janice Turner, Sean Kingston’s Mother?
Sean Kingston is the first of three children born to Janice Turner, and he was born on Feb. 3, 1990, coming to prominence as a rapper when he was still just a teenager. When he was 6 years old, Sean and his mother and siblings moved back to their native Jamaica, which is where he attended most of high school before moving back to the United States. Sean was originally discovered on YouTube, but his grandfather was a legendary Jamaican record producer.
Reasons Behind Sean Kingston and His Mother’s Arrest
Sean was arrested following a raid on his Florida home in which his mother was taken into custody. She was arrested on numerous fraud and theft charges, and an investigation into her criminal activity is still ongoing. Sean was reportedly renting the mansion that was raided, and is accused of not completing payments on a $150,000 entertainment system that included a 232-inch television.
According to a complaint filed against him, Sean got the company to agree to a lower down payment and credit toward the purchase in part by promising that he would produce promotional videos for the company with Justin Bieber. “He tells a story. He’s got basically a script, he says that he works with Justin Bieber, and that he obviously puts on a big show here,” attorney Dennis Card, who has a civil case against Sean, told NBC 6. “This is a rental house, he doesn’t own it. And he lures people using his celebrity into having them release things without him paying for it. And then he simply never pays,” Dennis continued.
Despite this latest investigation, Sean has faced legal trouble over the years, including a fight at a nightclub, a warrant for his arrest over unpaid jewelry, and lawsuits for failing to pay for items received. The music video producer, GXDLIKE, even claimed that Sean threatened him with a gun, which Sean denies.
As the investigation continues, Dennis has suggested that this may be a pattern of behavior for the rapper, who has a history of not paying for things he receives.