‘Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead Faces Fraud Trial in Manhattan

The trial centers on allegations of defrauding a parishioner's mother and other financial crimes.

Brooklyn preacher Lamor Whitehead, known as the ‘Bling Bishop,’ is on trial for allegedly defrauding a parishioner's mother out of her retirement savings, among other charges.
Witness testimony revealed Whitehead asked God to 'take vengeance' on the victim's son after refusing to return the mother's life savings.
Prosecutors accuse Whitehead of creating fake bank documents, attempting to extort a businessman, and lying to the FBI.
Whitehead has pleaded not guilty to wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making false statements to the FBI.
The trial, which began on February 26, 2024, is expected to last about a week and a half.