"Brooklyn's 'Bling Bishop' Convicted of Fraud and Extortion"

Brooklyn pastor Lamor Whitehead, known as the "Bling Bishop," was found guilty of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making false statements to the FBI. He used $90,000 of a parishioner's retirement savings on luxury goods, attempted to extort a businessman for $5,000, and lied about his connections to the New York City mayor. Whitehead faces a maximum sentence of 20 years for each count, except for the false statements count, which carries a maximum sentence of 5 years. His sentencing is scheduled for July 1, and his attorneys plan to appeal the verdict.