Within the newest replace surrounding the high-profile fraud case involving Sean Kingston and his mom, Janice Turner, a federal decide has denied Turner’s request to have her sentencing postponed to align along with her son’s upcoming court docket date.
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Decide Refuses to Transfer Janice Turner’s Sentencing Date
U.S. District Decide David S. Leibowitz dominated towards Janice Turner’s request to delay her sentencing from July 11 to August 15 — the identical day Sean Kingston is scheduled to look in court docket. Though federal prosecutors and the probation workplace didn’t object to the movement, the decide nonetheless denied the request, making it clear that Turner should face her sentencing listening to alone subsequent month.
Turner was convicted on March 28 for her position in serving to her son run an elaborate luxurious fraud scheme. The pair allegedly used Kingston’s superstar standing to rip-off distributors out of high-priced gadgets with out making upfront funds.
Particulars of the Fraud Scheme and What They Stole
In accordance with Baller Alert and court docket paperwork, Turner and Kingston are accused of conning distributors and monetary establishments out of tons of of hundreds of {dollars}. Objects concerned within the rip-off embody:
A $150,000 customized dwelling theater system
An $86,000 luxurious mattress
A $160,000 bulletproof Cadillac Escalade
Over $300,000 in pretend earnings taken from Financial institution of America and First Republic Financial institution
The rip-off labored by convincing distributors that Kingston’s fame and social media following made him a secure and respected purchaser. After receiving the products and providers, funds had been delayed or by no means accomplished.
Potential Jail Time and What’s Subsequent
Each Sean Kingston and Janice Turner face severe penalties. If convicted on all counts, they might serve as much as 20 years in federal jail.
Kingston, who was arrested in reference to the case earlier this yr, is presently awaiting his personal sentencing, which is scheduled for August 15. Turner, nonetheless, should stand alone in court docket on July 11 at 9 a.m., as her movement to reschedule has formally been rejected.
Whereas no official assertion has been made by Sean Kingston, the authorized workforce for Turner might take into account additional filings, although it’s unlikely the court docket will reverse its determination earlier than the scheduled date.
