Coverage dated December 19, 2022

New York bishop who was robbed during live-streamed sermon arrested on fraud and extortion charges

Headline from CBS News

Lamor Whitehead, who is known as the "bling bishop," is accused of defrauding a parishioner out of her retirement savings, attempting to extort and defraud a businessman, and lying to the FBI.

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Washington Post
‘Bling bishop’ accused of defrauding parishioner to fund lavish lifestyle (opens Washington Post)
Published Dec 19, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
Months after Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead's expensive jewelry was stolen during a live-streamed service, he's been accused of fraud and extortion.
CBS News
New York bishop who was robbed during live-streamed sermon arrested on fraud and extortion charges (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 19, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Lamor Whitehead, who is known as the "bling bishop," is accused of defrauding a parishioner out of her retirement savings, attempting to extort and defraud a businessman, and lying to the FBI.
New York Times
The ‘Bling Bishop’ Is Arrested on Fraud Charges (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 19, 2022
New York Times's feed description
Lamor Whitehead, who was robbed of jewelry while he was preaching in July, was investigated by the U.S. attorney.
Fox News
NYC 'Bling Bishop' accused of defrauding parishioner of retirement money to fund luxury lifestyle: indictment (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 19, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead is accused of extorting a businessman, defrauding a parishioner out of retirement funds and lying to the FBI.

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