"Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Whitehead Convicted of Wire Fraud and Extortion"
Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known for his flashy lifestyle and friendship with Mayor Eric Adams, has been convicted of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI. The 47-year-old was accused of looting a parishioner's retirement savings and attempting to extort a businessman for his lavish lifestyle. His sentencing is scheduled for July, and his lawyer plans to appeal the verdict. This isn't the first time Miller-Whitehead has faced legal trouble, as he was also convicted on 17 counts of fraud in 2008.