Sean Kingston breaks down as he, mom found guilty of fraud tells officials to protect my mother as they face decades in prison

Rapper Sean Kingston broke down into tears and cried out for protection for his mother as the two were found guilty of wire fraud charges in a Florida courtroom on Friday, according to a report.The “Beautiful Girls” singer and Janice Turner were convicted of all five charges they faced stemming from their May 2024 arrest where they swindled over a million dollars in money and goods from car dealerships, several banks and a mattress firm.Federal prosecutors allege Kingston and Turner attempted to defraud their victims by using fraudulent documents in exchange for luxury cars, jewelry and other goods.The 35-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, was crying with his hands clasped as the jury read its verdict inside the Fort Lauderdale federal court, WPLG reported.Turner, 62, was accused by the judge of being the “fixer and nerve center” in charge of the scheme as her past convictions for similar crimes painted her as in charge of the scheme.She served a year and a half in prison after pleading guilty to stealing over $160,000 in a bank fraud scheme back in 2006.“Mama Kingston,” as she is known on Instagram, was ordered to be held at the Broward County Jail after the judge considered her to be a flight risk because of her testimony during the trial.Kingston’s defense team described him as a “child” who did not understand finances and would spend the money with no regard.He did not testify during the trial.“Protect my mother,” the rapper cried out as US Marshalls took Turner into custody, the outlet reported.Kingston was placed under house arrest and with bond conditions of a $200,000 surety bond in cash.He also has to put up a relative’s $500,000 house as part of the bond requirement.Kingston remained silent and didn’t answer questions from reporters as he left the courthouse after his conviction.The arrests stemmed from a civil lawsuit filed against the rapper by Ver Ver Entertainment LLC in February 2024 that sought payment of d...