Brooklyn Pastor 'Bling Bishop' Sentenced to 9 Years for Fraud and Extortion

Lamor Whitehead, known for his lavish lifestyle, was found guilty of multiple financial crimes involving his parishioners and others.

Whitehead deceived a parishioner into giving him $90,000, promising to buy her a home but spending it on luxury items instead.
He attempted to extort a businessman by falsely promising favors from New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Whitehead submitted fraudulent loan applications, claiming to have millions in the bank.
He was also convicted of lying to federal agents during an investigation.
Whitehead's sentence includes three years of supervised release and financial restitution.