Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have officially ended their effort to challenge their federal fraud convictions.
On Thursday (June 11), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit approved a request filed by the pair last month to voluntarily withdraw their appeal. The decision brings an end to their attempt to overturn either their convictions or the prison sentences they received last year.
The development marks the conclusion of a lengthy legal battle that began after Kingston and Turner were found guilty in March 2025 of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud. They initially filed appeals in August following their sentencing.
Federal prosecutors alleged that Kingston, whose legal name is Kisean Paul Anderson, and Turner orchestrated a fraud scheme targeting luxury goods vendors between April 2023 and March 2024.
According to the Department of Justice, the mother-son duo obtained more than $1 million worth of luxury items by falsely convincing sellers that payments had been made when no funds had actually been transferred.
Among the products involved were luxury watches, a bulletproof Cadillac Escalade, and a massive 232-inch LED television.
Prosecutors argued that Kingston used his celebrity status to gain the trust of vendors, often promising social media promotion or suggesting that other high-profile clients could become future customers.
Authorities further alleged that the scheme relied on fake wire transfer confirmations designed to make it appear that payments had been sent. Investigators claimed Turner either created or obtained the fraudulent documents, which were then used to reassure vendors that payment was forthcoming.
A federal jury in South Florida ultimately convicted both Kingston and Turner on all charges.
Kingston was sentenced in August 2025 to 42 months in federal prison, while Turner received a five-year sentence, totaling 60 months behind bars.
By withdrawing their appeal, the pair have given up what was considered their final major opportunity to challenge the verdicts or seek reduced sentences. They will now continue serving their prison terms as ordered by the court.
In addition to their incarceration, both are expected to fulfill financial obligations related to the case, including restitution payments to victims and supervised release following the completion of their sentences.
