“Bling Bishop” Lamor Whitehead Sentenced to 9 Years for Fraudulent Schemes and Deception
NEW YORK – A well-known Brooklyn pastor, Lamor Whitehead, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a variety of schemes, including defrauding one of his followers. Whitehead, also known as the “Bling bishop” for his extravagant lifestyle, was convicted earlier this year on charges such as wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making false statements to federal investigators. Prosecutors argued that Whitehead, 45, abused his position as a religious leader to deceive individuals out …