"Brooklyn's 'Bling Bishop' Convicted of Wire Fraud and Extortion"
TL;DR
Brooklyn preacher Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known for his flashy lifestyle and ties to NYC's mayor, was found guilty of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI. He was accused of looting a parishioner's retirement savings, attempting to extort a businessman, and lying about a second cellphone. The preacher's attorney plans to appeal the verdict, and sentencing is scheduled for July 1.
Topics:nationcrime-and-justice#brooklyn#crime-and-justice#extortion#flashy-lifestyle#preacher#wire-fraud
- Brooklyn preacher known for flashy lifestyle found guilty of wire fraud and attempted extortion The Associated Press
- Lamor Whitehead, the ‘Bling Bishop,’ Is Convicted of Fraud The New York Times
- 'Bling bishop' Lamor Whitehead convicted of fraud, attempted extortion and lying to the FBI New York Post
- Brooklyn’s ‘bling bishop’ found guilty of wire fraud, extortion and lying to FBI The Guardian US
- Brooklyn preacher known for flashy lifestyle convicted of wire fraud, attempted extortion NBC New York
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