Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for his involvement in a $1 million wire fraud scheme. The conviction comes as Kingston faced the court following similar charges against his mother, who was also sentenced for her role in the fraudulent activities. Despite hoping for a lighter sentence, the judge handed down a term that reflects the severity of the crime. Kingston had requested house arrest instead of prison time, citing that most victims were paid back, but the court did not grant his plea.