Current:Home > reviewsSean Kingston's home raided by SWAT, mom arrested for 'fraud and theft' -Balance Wealth Academy
Sean Kingston's home raided by SWAT, mom arrested for 'fraud and theft'
View
Date:2025-04-25 16:36:48
Singer Sean Kington's home in south Florida was subject to a police and SWAT team raid on Thursday morning.
Broward Sherriff's Office public information officer Carey Codd told USA TODAY Thursday that detectives along with the Davie Police SWAT "served arrest and search warrants at a residence in Southwest Ranches" after an investigation.
The investigation resulted in the arrest of Kingston's 62-year-old mom Janice Turner for "numerous fraud and theft charges."
According to Local News 10, the "Beautiful Girls" singer was not present on the property.
USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Kingston.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
The details of Turner's arrest and whether Kingston will be charged in connection are unclear at this time.
Earlier this month, Turner was sued in a civil lawsuit by Curran Living Trust for $100,000 in unpaid rent for a different location in Florida than the arrest Thursday, according to Broward Country court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
Kingston is also embattled with legal trouble after being sued for breach of contract and fraud by Ver Ver Entertainment in February for alleging failing to pay for a 232-inch TV and premium sound system, court documents show.
The company alleged the singer flaunted his celebrity status, particularly a connection to Justin Bieber, to negotiate the price. They are asking for $30,000 and attorney fees in a trial by jury.
Attorney Dennis Card, who represents Ver Ver Entertainment, told Local 10 News outside of the raid on Thursday that they plan to get the equipment back.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raidedby law enforcement as part of investigation
"He basically has a sales pitch that he goes through to defraud people. He induces them into giving him really expensive things," Card said. "We know that our property is inside this house right here, so as soon as the raid takes place we are going to have a crew of people in there to reassemble it and take it back to its rightful owner."
USA TODAY reached out to Card.
veryGood! (1694)
Related
- Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
- Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
- Powerball winning numbers for May 22 drawing, as jackpot grows to $120 million
- Summer House Star Paige DeSorbo's Go-To Accessories Look Much More Expensive Than They Are
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Study says more Americans smoke marijuana daily than drink alcohol
- ESPN, TNT Sports announce five-year deal to sublicense College Football Playoff games
- Family of New Jersey woman last seen in 2010 prepares for funeral after remains found in river
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV, radio, but it can't regulate streaming
Ranking
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- New college grads face a cooling job market. Here's where the jobs are.
- Federal Reserve minutes: Policymakers saw a longer path to rate cuts
- After Lahaina, Hawaii fire crews take stock of their ability to communicate in a crisis
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Lauryn Hill takes top spot in Apple Music's 100 Best Albums, beating 'Thriller,' 'Abbey Road'
- Black Americans are underrepresented in residential care communities, AP/CNHI News analysis finds
- Unsealed court records offer new insight into Trump classified documents probe
Recommendation
'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
'We're not going out of business': As Red Lobster locations close, chain begins outreach
How Jennifer Lopez’s Costar Simu Liu Came to Her Defense After Ben Affleck Breakup Question
Atalanta stuns Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League final, ending 51-game unbeaten streak
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
By the numbers: There are now more daily marijuana users in the US than daily alcohol users
'Thought I was going to die': Killer tornadoes slam Iowa; more on the way. Live updates
Former student found guilty in murder of University of Arizona professor Thomas Meixner