Sean Kingston is reportedly awaiting release from prison after posting a $100K bond in federal wire fraud case

In March 2025, the Fire Burning singer, Sean Kingston, and his mother, Janice Turner, were both found guilty in the wire fraud case. Both of them were accused of using fraudulent documents to acquire goods, including a luxury car, jewelry, and properties.

Their fraudulent activities had caused a loss of millions to the victims. Both of them were then found guilty in March. Later, as per AllHipHop, on April 10, 2025, Sean was taken into federal custody as his lawyers failed to pay $100,000 cash, which was required for his bond.

However, as per Billboard, Sean's legal team has posted the $100,000 bond, and now he's waiting to be released from prison.

Sean Kingston posts $100K bond, awaits release

According to Billboard, Sean Kingston's lawyers have posted the $100,000 bond on April 15, 2025. His lawyers have also confirmed that the bond had been posted, and in a statement given to Billboard, they stated:

''Sean's bond was posted and being processed. He has not yet been released as of 4pm today.''

As per Hiphopdx, the bond agreement stated that Sean had to pay $200,000 in cash, along with a $500,000 personal surety bond, while $100,000 was the immediate required payment. The bond agreement states that Sean Kingston can stay at his house until his sentencing in July, and while he is home, he will be closely monitored. The bond also restricts him from traveling.

The case initially began back in May 2024 when the authorities suspected a pattern of fraudulent activities related to Sean and his mother. The items they acquired in this scheme include $500,000 worth of jewelry, including high-end watches, a Cadillac Escalade, $86,000 worth of custom furniture, and $200,000 cash from Bank of America.

When Sean and his mother were arrested, Sean was already serving a two-year probation for trafficking stolen property. In the federal fraud trial that took place in March, Sean's mother admitted that she had sent fake wire transfers to protect Sean from getting tricked. She also mentioned that she handles all of his finances and that the fake documents and wires were to protect Sean.

She also mentioned that the luxury items, including the car, were necessary to maintain Sean's public image. Their defense lawyer also argued that the prosecutors had no proof that Sean Kingston and his mother and intentionally committed the fraud. They have been charged with five counts in total, including one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud.

The verdict was read on March 28, and both of them could serve up to 20 years in jail.

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