Sean Kingston and his mother have filed a motion to dismiss federal wire fraud charges related to an alleged jewelry theft case. The motion was submitted to Florida State Court in Fort Lauderdale on December 31.

The pair, who were arrested in May and arraigned in August, face accusations of defrauding victims through the purchase of high-end cars, jewelry, and other goods using fraudulent documents.

Key points from the motion:

• Kingston's attorneys claim federal prosecutors are collaborating with state prosecutors to establish federal jurisdiction
• They argue Florida State Court is the proper venue for the case
• The defense questions why a national security prosecutor is handling a wire fraud case
• They assert the prosecution is "selective and vindictive"

The defendants are seeking either:

1. Complete dismissal of the case
2. Permission for discovery and an evidentiary hearing at the federal level

Kingston's defense team maintains his innocence and is prepared to try the case in either state or federal court, or both if necessary, according to attorney Robert Rosenblatt.

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