A Fine Gael politician allegedly paid for sex workers' services and threw parties with money he’s accused of stealing from a government-funded organisation. The Fine Gael man – who's close to the party hierarchy – will stand trial over the allegations. https://t.co/rq1PiJLWKm
Update II: Now Lamor Whitehead's congregant Rasheed is on the stand, describing how Whitehead had a financial literacy class and referred everyone to Keith the credit repair guy, who took all their Social Security numbers. Whitehead sits with his 3 lawyers https://t.co/Hoi0pUZZs5
Update: now in US v. Lamor Whitehead, his 3d lawyer is cross-examining Pauline Anderson about why didn't she contact a realtor in New Jersey herself - meanwhile Whitehead is scribbling notes and passing them to his lead lawyer. More later. @SDNYLIVE https://t.co/Hoi0pUZZs5




"Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead, with connections to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is on trial in Manhattan federal court, accused of looting a parishioner's retirement savings and attempting to extort a businessman to support his extravagant lifestyle. Jurors heard witness testimony that Whitehead asked God to "take vengeance" on the victim's son. The case, US v. Lamor Whitehead, involves allegations from prosecutors that Whitehead created fake bank documents and lied to the FBI, charges he denies. Additionally, a congregant named Rasheed testified about a financial literacy class led by Whitehead, which resulted in referrals to a 'credit repair guy' named Keith, who then collected Social Security numbers from participants.