Archive for June 30th, 2011

Bishop Eddie Long’s Accuser Jamal Parris Arrested for Marijuana and Gun Possession

Bishop Eddie Long’s Accuser Jamal Parris Arrested for Marijuana and Gun Possession

Jamal Parris was very pivotal in the involvement of the sexual misconduct case against Bishop Eddie Long. His interview with Fox 5 News Atlanta’s I-Team was very believable as many felt.

Well, the young man is in some real trouble of his own which has nothing to do with Bishop Eddie Long. According to Fox 5 News, about one month after the settlements of Bishop Long were paid to the young men, accuser Jamal Parris was stopped by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and was arrested and charged with felony count of marijuana distribution and use of firearm during commission of a felony. The arrest took place in Miami Beach, where the I-Team is told Jamal Parris has been living for the past three weeks.

Bishop Long May Be In Court to Take Witness Stand in Burglary Case

Bishop Long May Be In Court to Take Witness Stand in Burglary Case

Though Bishop Long was able to avoid going to trial in the sexual misconduct case with four young men who accused him of sexual coercion, he may be called to the stand as a witness in the burglary trial.

Anthony Boyd, who formerly worked at Bishop Long’s New Birth Church as a security guard, is accused of breaking into Long’s office on June 12, 2010 and stealing $100,000 worth of jewelry and electronics, including an iPad and iPhone. On Tuesday, he appeared with his lawyer David Fife in court to enter a not guilty plea to the burglary charges, reports Christian Post.

Video: Pastor Earl Rickman of Tracy California Arrested for Sexually Assaulting a 7 Year Old Girl

Pastor Earl Rickman of Fresh Anointing Faith International Christian Church in Tracy, California has been arrested for sexually assaulting a young girl, according to Tracy Police.

The 65-year-old pastor, Roger Earl Rickman has been recently arrested for several felony counts of sexual assault involving a 7-year-old girl.  Rickman is a pastor of a multi-cultural church known for reaching out to all denominations and nationalities like the average mega ministry of today.

Former Citigroup VP Gary Foster Allegedly Embezzled $19 Million From Job

Former Citigroup VP Gary Foster Allegedly Embezzled $19 Million From Job

In an economy that is still dragging along, we have people in high positions with access to more money than most people will ever see. Being the overseer of millions of dollars can lead to the temptations stemming from greed and dishonesty.

Citigroup’s former VP Gary Foster, lived on a $100,000 annual income but apparently this was not enough for him. On Sunday, authorities arrested and charged him with embezzling nearly $19.2 million in funds while working as an assistant Vice President for the Long Island City, Queens offices of Citigroup’s treasury department — where some of the bank’s own investments are managed.

Texting While Walking Gone Wrong: Woman Falls Into Fountain While Texting

Texting While Walking Gone Wrong: Woman Falls Into Fountain While Texting

This is when texting just shouldn’t be that serious. Watch this woman stroll along the mall while texting on her phone. While she never looks up to see where she’s going, she eventually falls right into the mall’s fountain.

President Obama Has ‘Wishy-Washy’ Thoughts on Same Sex Marriage?

President Obama Has ‘Wishy-Washy’ Thoughts on Same Sex Marriage?

Here we are again with some conflicting news about the President of the United States, Barack Obama. We really do not support the president on many of his stances especially the support he has had for homosexuals. It appears that he either has a personal interest in the push of the agenda or politically he wants their vote in 2012. Whatever the case, this president has surely taken Americans for a ride we’ll never forget.

But let’s be clear on one thing: we don’t support same sex marriage but does the President Obama support it or not?

Oakland Mother Gets $1.3 Million From Bart for Oscar Grant’s Murder

Oakland Mother Gets $1.3 Million From Bart for Oscar Grant’s Murder

In Oakland, Ca., a San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit agency has agreed with to pay $1.3 million dollars to the mother of a 22-year-old unarmed black man who was fatally shot by a white transit officer in 2009.

Newsone.com reported, this settlement resolves a $50 million wrongful death and civil rights suit filed in federal court by Oscar Grant’s family between Bay Area Rapid Transit and mother Wanda Johnson.

Countersuit From Singer Patti Labelle Now Accuses Cadet of Racial Slurs

Countersuit From Singer Patti Labelle Now Accuses Cadet of Racial Slurs

Now Patti Labelle is firing back at the now former West Point military cadet that was beaten severely by her bodyguards at Bush Intercontinental Airport in March 11.

LaBelle says the West Point cadet, Richard King started the fight when he punched her son in the face. Her son Zuri was driving the limousine that day when he was packing the car with her luggage.

The lawsuit accuses Richard King, 23 of cursing the singer and using racially and sexually offensive language, and says he tried to force his way into her car.

Moving On: New Birth’s Homecoming Celebration Set for July 4th Weekend

Moving On: New Birth’s Homecoming Celebration Set for July 4th Weekend

Its been several Sundays since the Bishop Long’s sexual allegations case settled for the four young men and regardless of his dwindled church membership and financial woes, Bishop Long is moving on. As we mentioned two weeks ago, Bishop Long and First Lady Vanessa Long will be hosting a Family and Friends Homecoming Celebration for Fourth of July weekend on July 2nd.

We are not sure if this will be a huge event for them but the way Bishop George Bloomer preached last Sunday at New Birth, it may guarantee at least all those members will attend.