"Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead Convicted of Wire Fraud and Attempted Extortion
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Brooklyn preacher Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known for his flashy lifestyle and ties to New York City’s mayor, was found guilty of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI. He was accused of looting a parishioner’s retirement savings, lying about his connections, and attempting to extort a businessman to fund his lavish lifestyle. Miller-Whitehead, who was robbed of $1 million in jewelry during a livestreamed church service, faces sentencing on July 1.
