Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston, best known for his 2007 hit "Beautiful Girls," is once again making headlines, but this time for all the wrong reasons. Following his recent detainment in California on charges of fraud and theft, Kingston is now facing 10 new charges in Broward County, Florida.
The saga took a dramatic turn on May 23 when Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, was arrested just hours after a SWAT team raided his South Florida mansion. His mother, Janice Turner, was also taken into custody during the raid and is named in the arrest warrant for defrauding several businesses, including a jeweller and a car dealer. Together, they face serious allegations, including grand theft from a luxury car dealership and defrauding a jeweller out of $480,000.
Kingston's legal troubles don't end there. He is also charged with several counts of identity fraud, issuing faulty checks, and violating probation. Turner, meanwhile, faces eight charges but has reportedly posted bail and is no longer in police custody.
Currently held without bail in a San Bernardino county jail, Kingston is awaiting an extradition hearing to be sent back to Florida. His attorney, Robert Rosenblatt, maintains that they were arranging for Kingston's voluntary return to Florida and contends that the case is civil rather than criminal. "We want him back as soon as possible so we can show this is merely a civil case and not criminal," Rosenblatt told NBC News.
This latest legal trouble is a stark contrast to Kingston's past success in the music industry. Besides his breakout single "Beautiful Girls," he also collaborated with Justin Bieber on the popular track "Eenie Meenie." However, it's been over a decade since he released music under a major label, and now his focus has shifted to clearing his name in court.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
