Sean Kingston has officially been taken into federal custody after failing to post a $100,000 cash bond following his recent wire fraud conviction. The singer, born Kisean Paul Anderson, appeared in court on April 10 for a bond compliance hearing before Judge David S. Leibowitz, where his legal team confirmed he was unable to meet the bond requirement.
The court responded by ordering Kingston into the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, where he will remain pending sentencing.
This comes after Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty on all counts by a South Florida federal jury in late March. The two were convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud each, after prosecutors said they orchestrated a scheme to steal over $1 million worth of luxury goods.
From April 2023 to March 2024, Kingston contacted high-end vendors including jewelers, auto dealers, and electronics suppliers, using his celebrity status to gain trust. He allegedly promised promotional opportunities and celebrity referrals, only to later send fake wire transfer receipts as payment. Items obtained through the scheme included a bulletproof Cadillac Escalade, luxury watches, and a 232-inch LED TV.
Although Kingston was initially granted release with conditions including the now-failed $100K bond, those plans collapsed during the April 10 hearing.
The hearing lasted approximately 20 minutes, with attorneys Marc Stuart Anton, Zeljka Bozanic, and Trevor Christopher Jones representing the defense. Kingston was present in court.
Kingston and Turner both face up to 20 years in prison per count, with sentencing scheduled for July 11, 2025.
Sean Kingston federal inmate record
