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'Bling Bishop' Convicted of Fraud and Extortion

Lamor Miller-Whitehead faces up to 45 years in prison for defrauding a parishioner and attempting to extort a businessman.

FILE - Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead speaks with the media, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in New York. Miller-Whitehead, a Brooklyn preacher known for his flashy lifestyle and who boasted of his friendship with New York City’s mayor, was found guilty in federal court Monday, March 11, 2024, of wire fraud, attempted extortion and lying to the FBI. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
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Overview

  • Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known as the 'Bling Bishop,' was found guilty of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI.
  • The Brooklyn preacher was convicted for defrauding a parishioner out of $90,000 and attempting to extort a businessman.
  • Miller-Whitehead boasted of his connections to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, which he exploited to commit his crimes.
  • He faces up to 45 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 1.
  • Miller-Whitehead plans to appeal the verdict, claiming his trial was politically motivated.