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Sean Kingston's mum pushes for lighter sentence

Janice Turner, mother of Suicidal singer Sean Kingston, is pushing for a lighter sentence in their federal wire fraud case.

In a court filing reported by Billboard, she has asked the judge to consider a 30-month sentence. This is less than half of what sentencing guidelines recommend for the crime committed.

In March this year, Kingston and Turner were found guilty on all counts in their fraud case. Their sentencing hearing is scheduled for 15 August.

According to her legal team, even the low end of the recommended prison term range would be far too harsh of a punishment for Turner, who suffers "a myriad of health issues" and "minimal criminal history".

"Ms Turner will go to prison; she has earned the prison sentence," her attorneys explained. "However, a sentence greater than 30 months is a waste of taxpayer resources based upon the history and characteristics of Ms Turner."

In the filing, Turner's team also cites letters from supporters describing her as a "pillar in her community" and a "motherly figure whose home was a refuge".

Turner has also asked a judge to send her to a prison in the Miami area, which would allow her to receive more frequent visits from her family members and other loved ones.

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