Sean Kingston Requests a New Trial After Judge Issues A Warrant for His Arrest in Jewelry Case

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In an attempt to avoid jail time, Sean Kingston is asking a judge for a second chance.
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Back in December, the singer was ordered to pay a Florida jeweler $44,000. Months later, a judge issued a warrant for his arrest after Kingston failed to cough up the money. But now, the singer wants a second chance to redeem himself before being shipped off to the big house.
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According to new legal documents obtained by TMZ, Kingston claims he didn’t know about the order to pay up because he ignored the papers he received, thinking it was for a different case. He is asking a judge to grant him a new trial so that he can tell his side of the story, as he claims he tried to return some of the pieces in question and set up a payment plan but the jeweler refused.
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On the other hand, Haimov Jewelers said they never even heard from Kingston.
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As for the new trial, Kingston is begging for mercy, as he has to represent himself due to “financial efficiency.” He also says he has health issues after being assaulted recently.

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