Sean Kingston was sentenced to a few and a half years in federal jail and three years of supervised launch on Friday (August 15).

According to NBC Miami, the ruling got here after a jury discovered him and his mom, Janice Turner, guilty of wire fraud earlier this yr.

During the court docket proceedings, Kingston, who sought solely home arrest for his punishment, expressed his regret for his crimes.

“I apologize, I apologize, I’ve learned from my actions,” Kingston stated. “All I’m asking for is to accept my apology to the court.”

Kanema Morris, Kingston’s sister, pointed too all the great that Kingston did after the sentencing listening to

“Sean has played a major role in a lot of people‘s life and he is a blessing and he will continue to be that,” Morris stated. “I just wanna say change won’t break our spirit, we stand in faith, I will be screaming ‘free my family’ until they are home where they belong.”

After the choice was handed down, Assistant U.S. Attorney Marc Anton didn’t mince phrases when it got here to description of the rapper’s character.

“He’s a 35-year-old man and led a celebrity lifestyle…And can no longer afford that today,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Marc Anton stated. “He is a thief through and through.”

Kingston and Turner, have been discovered responsible of organized fraud and grand theft expenses in May for defrauding companies of greater than $1 million.

Turner, 63, was sentenced to 5 years in federal jail final month and three years of probation.

From April 2023 to March 2024, Kingston used social media to rearrange purchases of  luxurious gadgets similar to bulletproof Escalade, watches and a 19-foot LED TV, After the offers have been agreed upton, , Kingston invited the sellers to considered one of his Florida houses and “promised to feature them and their products on social media.”

Per Investigators,  stated that when it got here time to pay, Kingston or his mom would “text the victims fake wire receipts for the luxury merchandise” when it got here to pay.

After the funds didn’t undergo, victims typically contacted couldn’t attain Kingston and Turner. The solely obtained the funds after submitting lawsuits or contacting the authorities.

A restitution listening to is ready for Oct. 16.