The duo stands accused of participating in a scheme that involved defrauding businesses and individuals of luxury cars, jewelry, and other high-end goods through fraudulent documents. Both Kingston, born Kisean Anderson, and Turner have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The charges against them include one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud, in addition to separate state-level charges. Prosecutors assert that the fraudulent activities occurred between October 2023 and March 2024, resulting in nearly $500,000 in stolen jewelry, over $200,000 from Bank of America, $160,000 from an Escalade dealership, more than $100,000 from First Republic Bank, and $86,000 from a luxury bed manufacturer.
Kingston, a well-known singer, was arrested in May 2023 at Fort Irwin, a U.S. Army base in California, while performing. He waived extradition and was brought back to Florida for trial. Turner was arrested on the same day during a police raid at a mansion in Southwest Ranches, which her son had been renting. At the time, Kingston was already on probation for trafficking in stolen property.
In a separate legal matter, Kingston was sued by Ver Ver Entertainment for allegedly failing to pay the full $150,000 cost of a custom entertainment system. The company claims Kingston only paid a partial deposit and misled them about his relationship with Justin Bieber to secure a lower upfront cost, which was never followed by the promised promotional content. After unsuccessful attempts to collect the remaining balance, Ver Ver filed a lawsuit in February 2024.
Kingston’s legal history includes several lawsuits involving unpaid jewelry, one of which involves over $1 million in luxury watches. In 2021, he faced accusations of assaulting a music video producer and threatening him with a gun, claims he denied. In 2020, a grand theft warrant was issued in connection with another jewelry case. Kingston’s issues with jewelers reportedly date back to 2015, with claims involving unpaid watches valued at over $350,000.
Turner also has a criminal past. In 2006, she pleaded guilty to bank fraud after stealing more than $160,000 and served over a year in prison.
As the trial progresses, both Kingston and Turner continue to maintain their innocence.