A status conference hearing was held Friday in DeKalb County State Court on several lawsuits filed against Bishop Eddie Long, alleging he used his influence, trips and gifts to coerce four young men into having sex.
Lawyers for both sides met with Judge Johnny Panos and tentatively set February for a mediation session and July for a pre-trial conference.
“Both sides seemed to be pretty open to discussion of a quick resolution of the case whether through trial or negotiation settlements,” said Panos.
A woman in the office of B.J. Bernstein, the lawyer representing the four young men, would only confirm that she attended the conference hearing.
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SOURCE: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Shelia M. Poole
