There is new information about the break-in earlier this year at the private church office of Bishop Eddie Long. You will recall that two young men were accused of stealing jewelry and iPads from Long's office at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in suburban Atlanta. One would later sue Long and become the first of four young men who filed sexual coercion lawsuits against the anti-gay mega-church pastor. Atlanta's FOX 5 now reports more than $100,000 in jewelry was left behind ... and the main purpose of the break-in was to gather evidence against Long.
Sources say the burglars wanted Long's iPad and iPhone. Both were eventually returned, but plaintiff Maurice Robinson told friends and investigators he "copied all the information off the iPad and iPhone" first. The devices reportedly stored critical photographs and documents that could prove the pastor was sexually involved with young men in his church.
Long is accused of luring at least four young men into sexual relationships and using church funds to give them cash, gifts and cars. Subpoenas have been served and depositions have been taken but the pastor is reportedly hoping to avoid litigation and attempting to settle the case through mediation. Read the complaints HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.
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That is a smart chile!!!! That is the way to do this. I can't believe it took so long for the info about no jewelry being taken. Of course that would have really clarified what was going on even quicker.
Long is afraid litigation is also known as titilation. The details are very titlilating. He is soooo afraid of any of that getting out!!! I hope it comes out anyway!!! Serves him right.
Posted by: Diva1961 | 20 December 2010 at 16:33
The problem is that you can't get obtain evidence by illegal means... now with civil cases I don't know how that plays out...but best of luck to them boys
Posted by: Nicholas | 20 December 2010 at 18:56
@ Nicholas: You're thinking of police in a criminal case. If there were photos or videos of the Bishop 'long stroking', something tells me he would rather settle than have those surface lol
Posted by: Former COGIC | 20 December 2010 at 19:21
If some rich gay angels (or organizations) were smart, they would offer the four men who are bringing these lawsuits money in exchange for their not settling out of court with Eddie Long. (This is assuming, of course, that the four have a good case.)
I think making an example of Eddie Long would be worth some money.
Posted by: Jim | 21 December 2010 at 00:09