Sean Kingston is asking a federal judge to spare him prison time when he’s sentenced Friday for his role in a $1 million wire fraud scheme that netted luxury items including a bulletproof Cadillac Escalade, high-end jewelry, and an oversized LED television. In a new court filing obtained by Rolling Stone, the 35-year-old singer says he is “deeply remorseful” for his actions and hopes to serve his sentence through home confinement rather than behind bars.

Kingston, whose legal name is Kisean Anderson, was convicted in March alongside his mother, Janice Turner, after prosecutors said the pair used his celebrity status to scam multiple vendors between April 2023 and March 2024. Turner was sentenced last month to five years in federal prison.

In the new filing, Kingston’s legal team disputes the sentencing recommendation from probation officials, which calls for a term of roughly five to six years in federal custody. They argue that a more appropriate range, considering his acceptance of responsibility, would be 24 to 30 months and they are urging U.S. District Judge David S. Leibowitz to go below even that. “Mr. Anderson is deeply remorseful for his conduct and involvement in this scheme and has had time to step back and reflect on his actions and how to make amends,” his attorneys wrote. The filing describes a period of self-reflection during his time on pre-sentencing house arrest and claims he has “made all the positive steps toward learning and growing from this situation.”

Kingston is seeking a sentence of house arrest coupled with restitution payments to the victims. His lawyers argue that such a sentence would “adequately punish” him while allowing him to continue supporting his family and repaying what he owes. The filing says Kingston is the primary provider for many relatives and has been “working diligently” in his home studio to remain productive.

The defense cites the non-violent nature of the offenses, Kingston’s history of charitable work, and his family responsibilities as reasons for leniency. They argue that keeping him out of prison would allow him to earn money to meet his restitution obligations more quickly.

Prosecutors allege that Kingston and Turner contacted victims online to arrange purchases of high-value items, including the Escalade, luxury watches, and a 232-inch LED TV. The victims were invited to Kingston’s upscale residences in Broward County, Florida, where, prosecutors say, his fame was used to gain their trust. When payment was due, prosecutors say Kingston or Turner sent fake wire transfer receipts to the sellers. Once the funds failed to clear, communication stopped entirely. Victims eventually turned to civil courts or law enforcement for recourse.

The trial concluded on March 28 with a jury convicting both Kingston and Turner after less than four hours of deliberations. According to local reports, Turner was immediately taken into custody following the verdict, while Kingston, visibly emotional, told the court, “Protect my mother.”

Kingston’s sentencing is scheduled for Friday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale. Judge Leibowitz will weigh the defense’s request for home confinement against the prosecution’s position and the probation department’s recommended prison term.

The outcome will determine whether the “Beautiful Girls” singer, once a fixture on pop charts, will serve significant time in federal prison or be allowed to serve his sentence from home under strict conditions.