Sean Kingston's Mother Arrested in Raid on Southwest Ranches Home

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23/05/2024 22h29

In a recent turn of events, the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) raided a home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, that singer and rapper Sean Kingston was renting. The purpose of the raid was to apprehend Kingston's mother, Janice Turner, who stands accused of multiple fraud and theft charges.

According to officials, the raid was conducted in response to allegations that Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, failed to pay for a $150,000 entertainment system. As several cruisers and deputies surrounded the property, BSO deputies were seen entering and exiting the house throughout the day.

The raid culminated in the arrest of Anderson's mother, 61-year-old Janice Turner, who was taken into custody and seen outside the house in handcuffs. This arrest followed a lawsuit filed against Anderson in February by a company claiming that he had never paid for the merchandise in question.

Dennis Card, an attorney representing the company, was present at the scene during the raid. Card revealed that Anderson allegedly uses his celebrity status to persuade individuals into releasing goods without paying for them. "He is stealing the property itself," Card stated. "He has a standardized script that he gives people, and he never pays for anything. He gets the stuff, and that's the end of the story."

The company involved, Ver Ver Entertainment, had its employees present at the house on Thursday to remove the equipment. Card also mentioned that BSO is looking to expand their search warrant to enter other parts of Anderson's home, suspecting further instances of non-payment.

Despite attempts to contact Anderson's representatives, there has been no response as of yet. It was revealed that he was not present during the raid and is believed to be in Los Angeles for a performance.

The BSO Dania Beach District detectives, along with members of BSO's Strategic Investigations Unit and the Davie Police SWAT unit, served the arrest and search warrants. During the raid, additional items were found in the garage, which were subsequently removed, and vehicles were towed from the highway.

As the investigation unfolds, further details regarding the alleged fraud and theft charges against Janice Turner and the involvement of Sean Kingston may come to light. The consequences of these accusations may have significant implications for both mother and son, as legal proceedings continue.

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