(Rolling Out) — Bishop Eddie L. Long is in the news once again after it was revealed that he’s being investigated by the U.S. Secret Service for being linked to a “questionable mortgage venture” that caused many church members to lose their homes. Long is already on the media’s radar as he seeks to come […]
(Rolling Out) — Bishop Eddie L. Long is in the news once again after it was revealed that he’s being investigated by the U.S. Secret Service for being linked to a “questionable mortgage venture” that caused many church members to lose their homes. Long is already on the media’s radar as he seeks to come […]
Needless to say it was an interesting year, as usual. Nobody would’ve guessed that an NBA player’s decision to change teams would captivate the nation’s attention and generate so much passion. And nobody would’ve guessed how much power right-wing insane conservative commentators had until the case of a Georgia woman was hastily handled by the […]
(Black Voices) — I saw a very interesting piece written by Morris Kelly from the Huffington Post. In his article, Kelly makes the clear point that Long’s efforts to avoid a public trial practically scream that the man is guilty of something. Given the magnitude of these allegations, even the tiniest amount of guilt immediately […]
According to CBS/AP news, The New Birth Missionary Baptist Church says it acknowledges that Pastor Eddie Long “four young men on trips, but claims it can neither confirm nor deny whether any inappropriate acts took place.” Furthermore, “The church understands that Bishop Long often shared hotel rooms with members of the congregations while traveling,” stated […]
(CNN) — In responses to four suits accusing him of coercing young men into sexual relationships, prominent Georgia pastor Eddie Long denies the claims and asks that the suits be dismissed. “The plaintiff’s claims of sexual misconduct are not true,” each of the four responses filed by Long’s attorneys says. The responses, each about 30 […]
(Atlanta Journal Constitution) — Embattled Bishop Eddie Long took a hit Monday as a new suit was filed, ordering him and two others to pay $1.9 million for defaulting on a property loan. The suit filed Monday asked the DeKalb County State Court to order Long and the others to pay off the debt in […]
The public may be against Long but his followers continue to back him up.
Jeopardizing moments in recent memory...
Bishop Eddie Long’s ex-wife claimed in divorce papers that he was physically abusive, alleging he beat her when she was seven-and-a-half months pregnant with the couple’s only child. Dabara S. Houston said she was the victim of “cruel treatment” and was afraid of Long’s “violent and vicious temper,” according to Fulton County Superior Court records. […]