As we reported earlier, the Rev. Bernice King has announced that she is stepping down as an elder at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. King said her decision to leave her post is unrelated to Bishop Eddie Long’s recent settlement of four sexual misconduct lawsuits. Bernice King spoke exclusively with our own Rhodell Lewis on […]
A special NewsOne/Elev8 report: Bishop Eddie Long may have just wrought the end to his Atlanta mega-congregation, the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. A source within New Birth says that the consequences of the Long sex scandal have amounted to a veritable “three strikes” against him. Strike One — Church elders are abandoning Long– The […]
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Bishop Eddie Long reached a settlement and paid off the four young men who accused him of sexual misconduct to avoid being interviewed by the plaintiffs’ attorney, says former DeKalb County Prosecutor J. Tom Morgan.
An attorney involved in the sexual misconduct lawsuits against New Birth Missionary Baptist Church pastor Bishop Eddie Long told the AJC.com that the parties involved have settled the matter. Barbara Marschalk, who represents New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and LongFellows Youth Academy, told the AJC that she expects the lawsuits to be dismissed by close […]
Bishop Eddie Long, the Georgia megachurch pastor, has reached an out-of-court settlement with the four young men who accused him of sexual abuse, representatives for both sides said Thursday May 26th. Yesterdayday B.J. Bernstein, the attorney representing the men, said in a statement that the lawsuits against Long and his church have “been resolved.” Bernstein’s […]
ATLANTA-Bishop Eddie Long addressed his followers at New Birth Missionary Church on Easter and gave a “cryptic” message to the four young men who claimed they had sexual relationships with him according to WSBTV. Throughout his sermons he appeared to have a cryptic message for his accusers. “You ain’t messin’ with me. I shall rise […]
from: praisephilly.com Juanita Bynum stops into our sister station in philly to discuss how she surviving an tumultuous marriage and negative headlines has made her a stronger woman. She also talks about bishop Eddie Long and how surviving a scandal can be a blessing in disguise. Click To Watch Video
Bishop Long has begun his forty days of reflection and penance early by taking a pay cut and beginning mediation.
ATLANTA — In his first interview since four young men accused him of sexual misconduct, Bishop Eddie Long spoke to the media about hope and the future. He agreed to answer a few questions following the Trumpet Awards prayer breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. First, Long’s representatives made it clear that he would not […]
Long Speaks Of Hope, Future In his first interview since four young men accused him of sexual misconduct, Bishop Eddie Long spoke to Channel 2 about hope and the future. He agreed to answer a few questions following the Trumpet Awards prayer breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. First, Long’s representatives made it clear that […]
from: www.praisephilly.com Bishop Eddie Long is known for his work in the pulpit, and infamous for the allegations of sexual misconduct against him. But did you know that he’s made two high profile appearances? In 2007 he gave a powerful sermon in Tyler Perry’s “Daddy’s Little Girls,” and in 2008, he appeared on the first […]
Atlanta — With little fanfare or news coverage, the four sexual coercion lawsuits confronting Bishop Eddie Long had the first hearing recently, with both sides opting for mediation to avoid a trial.
