"Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead Convicted of Wire Fraud and Attempted Extortion
TL;DR
Brooklyn preacher Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known for his flashy lifestyle and ties to New York City’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, lying about his connections, and attempting to extort a businessman to fund his lavish lifestyle. Miller-Whitehead, who was robbed of $1 million in jewelry during a livestreamed church service, faces sentencing on July 1.
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- 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
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