A Brooklyn pastor known as the “Bling Bishop” was found guilty of multiple charges Monday, including stealing $90,000 from a parishioner and using the money to buy luxury items, attempting to extort a businessman, and promising favors from New York City Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for lucrative deals.
Lamor Whitehead found guilty of extortion
Mr. Whitehead, 45, was found guilty on five counts, including lying to the FBI, attempting extortion, and wire fraud. Prosecutors stated that Mr. Whitehead, who had previously been convicted of identity theft, misrepresented his relationship with the mayor and lied to and threatened his victims to give him money.
Source: US Today
According to the indictment, Whitehead also made false assertions, alleging to FBI investigators that he only had one phone when he actually owned two. The maximum punishment for each count is 20 years, with the exception of the false statements count, which has a maximum sentence of 5 years.
Who is Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Whitehead?
Whitehead was born in 1978. He claims to be the son of Arthur Miller, Jr., who died in police custody during a traffic stop; however, the website of his surviving family reveals that Arthur Miller, Jr. only had one son, who was 12 years old at the time of his father’s murder.
Whitehead completed his studies at the New York Theological Seminary. He holds a degree in Ministry in Human Services from Nyack College’s recognized Theological Institution of Rising Hope Inc. In addition to being a professional marriage and funeral officiant, he is a licensed chaplain in New York.
