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Aretha Franklin is not pleased with the response of the police, the media or her former publicist. She accuses them of “gross inaccuracies” about an alleged attack on her son this week. Franklin issued a lengthy statement on Thursday that she said attempted to set the story straight. Franklin claims police “gave the media the […]
Long Cancels Talk with “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” A scheduled interview Thursday on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” with embattled mega-church pastor Bishop Eddie Long was canceled by representatives for the minister after a third lawsuit was filed accusing Long of using his position to coerce a young man into a sexual relationship. Craig […]
Bishop Eddie L. Long maintained a consistent presence on Twitter and Facebook before sexual coercion charges were brought up against him on Tuesday, September 21st. But he’s been understandably absent from the social networks since then. On Thursday (September 24th), Bishop Long sent a message to his Facebook friends and Twitter followers that simply reads: […]
Bishop Kenneth H. Moales Transitions After 65 Years of Holiness During the weekend of September 18-20, thousands had gathered in Bridgeport and the surrounding areas to celebrate his 65th Birthday. First Lady, Peggy, their three children, 12 grandchildren and one grandchild all took part in the festivities, along with many special friends including Bishop […]
(CNN) Terry Kohut has kept a dark secret for nearly 50 years. Now he is breaking his silence, becoming a key figure in the sex-abuse crisis in the Catholic Church and the growing controversy over what Pope Benedict XVI did about it. When Kohut was barely a teen, and for years afterward, he says, he […]
VIA: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mega-church leader Bishop Eddie Long has canceled a previously announced appearance on the Tom Joyner Morning Show Thursday after a third man filed a lawsuit accusing the prominent minister of using his pastoral influence to coerce him into a sexual relationship. In addition, Long’s attorneys canceled plans for a press conference […]
This is a statement from Pastor Marvin Sapp from his Official Facebook Site The Official Marvin Sapp Page on the issue… For every1 who is ready 2 crucify Bishop Eddie Long or his Accusers I would like 2 remind u of Gal 6:1 n the King James. 1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a […]
This week in Gospel news brings highs and lows.
The world’s top Gospel artists and songs are coming together again on “Gotta Have Gospel! 8”, the anticipated eighth installment of this best-selling, multi-artist compilation series, due in stores October 5 via Integrity Music/Columbia Records.
Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) — As Bishop Eddie Long poked through a salad in his church office one summer day in 1999, he shot a weary look at a person ticking off his ministry’s successes. His Atlanta megachurch had already reached 25,000 members. He had been invited to the White House, built a global television ministry […]
Here are the actual court documents filed against Bishop Eddie Long by Anthony Flagg and Maurice Robinson in Dekalb County courthouse over sexual assault allegations. Warning: They are quite graphic and detailed. RELATED: The Lawyer Of Bishop Eddie Long’s Accusers Speaks [AUDIO] RELATED: Bishop Eddie Long Sued For Sexual Coercion Flagg Vs. Long Robinson Vs. […]
This morning on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” contributor Roland Martin interviewed Brenda Joy Bernstein, the lawyer representing the two young men who have accused Bishop Eddie Long of sexual coercion. Take a listen… RELATED: BREAKING NEWS: Bishop Eddie Long Sued For Sexual Coercion