Bishop Eddie Long Responds After Cellphone Pictures Leak In Teen Sex Scandal (Photos)

Written by HipHopRX Denise on September 24th, 2010 in Gossip/Rumors, People - U.S., Lifestyle, News.

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Picture of Bishop Eddie Long - New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta
Bishop Eddie Long the high profile church leader at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church based in Lithonia, GA, a suburban area of Atlanta, issued a statement on yesterday after pictures leaked stated to be related to the three lawsuits that were filed against him earlier this week by three men who have accused the church leader of abusing them as teens.

The three men, Maurice Robinson, 20, Anthony Flagg, 21, and Jamal Parris, 23 filed a civil suit separately against Long earlier this week in which they are seeking punitive damages and list charges ranging from negligence to breach of fiduciary duty as some of the counts.

The young men claim that the pastor lured them into a sexual relationship by using money, jewelry, putting them up in luxury hotels, private jets and more, but Bishop Eddie Long denies the allegations.

Since the lawsuit, Bishop Eddie Long has not publicly spoken, though the preacher was expected to speak on Thursday to press as well as on the Tom Joyner show, however, the mega-church leader canceled out, as reported on www.HipHopRx.com.

Bishop Eddie Long who oversees a flock of about 30,000 members released a statement via his church website stating that he is anxious to respond directly to the false allegations and that the truth will emerge.

“… I ask is for your patience as we continue to categorically deny each and every one of these ugly charges…”

Eddie Long is expected to speak on the allegations to his congregation on Sunday.

As for the 3 men, they have the same attorney representing them who states that there is more evidence and they have photos as well as texts from Bishop Eddie Long.

Meanwhile, some reports and commenters state that authorities are getting an inkling that this may be some type of set-up. One of the young men also have been accused of breaking into Eddie Long’s office, but there’s no details of what may have been taken from his office — time will only tell.

Developing…..

Check out the photos of Bishop Eddie Long wearing spandex in a bathroom.. these are the reported cell phone pictures that were allegedly sent to his accusers:

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6 Responses to “Bishop Eddie Long Responds After Cellphone Pictures Leak In Teen Sex Scandal (Photos)”

shelly ann jackson Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
If indeed Bishop Long had sexual relations with those young that are grown men now that is a low down shame. I have a young son myself and I do my best to keep my eye on him I do not let him spend the night over no one’s house I mean no one . There are many sick minded people in this world today parents really need to be aware who thier children are around and stop trusting people with thier children. If this story is true may god bless those young men and thier families and the Bishops wife and kid’s.
Neka Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
If you can’t leave your son with a preacher that has an organization that help troubled teens develop into young men, who can you trust?
People let kids spend the night over their friends house, the neighbors house…who would think that a (self-proclaimed) Bishop that is actively against homosexuality would seduce their son into homosexuality. It is the ideal lure for a predator and although I hope the allegations are not true, I believe I’m instore for an upset.
There are truly no winners in this situation but these preachers better get their acts together. Sinning and taking advantage of people in the Lord’s name. Not all of them or bad…I’m not referring to all of them but the one’s that are…they will get a double dose of whip @$$ from you know who.
Stephen Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
I believe this is a set up… These pics are not saying anything. People take pics out all the time, on facebook, myspace, u name of themselves. They broke into his office and stole some of his things..I don’t even know Eddie Long personally…but he is not on the down Low. he has been kind to people, based upon what I have seen of him on TV…but these young men are so evil and cruel…Why did they wait all these years to come out now.. after they enjoyed all the luxuries and now try to stab him in the back..if this every happened…
Robert Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
It would be nice if I any faith left, but I don’t. Too many times a well known preacher has said they were innocent, framed or attacked when charges were leveled at them. Each and every time, they were found guilty. Then we have to listen to them cry and wail asking for Gods forgiveness and ours. Sorry, I no longer believe in God or these “men of God”
ROBERT Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
ROBERT IN FL .It is the prayer of me and my family that these allegations are found to be false.but what ever the outcome we are praying for bishop long and his family chruch family included during this dificult time that the lord will give them strength and be with them through out this entire ordeal Bishop long if you happen to read remmber the word of the says that the joy of the is my strength.reswt in hum he he well see you through be blessed p.s known that you will remaine in our prayers
ROBERT Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
ROBERT in fl .what i was trying to say on the last part of this is the word of God says the joy of the lord is my strehgth. so hold on to your joy no matter what