Bishop Eddie Long Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Pastor Bishop Eddie Long is being accused of sexual misconduct after two lawsuit have been filed against him.
Eddie Long is part of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Two men at his church claim that he has been using his status to lure men into engaging in sexual relationships with him. The two men are Anthony Flagg, 21, and Maurice Robinson, 20.
According to ClutchMagOnline:
Flagg alleges that he and Long shared a bed at various hotels during several trips paid for by the church. In addition, Flagg was on the New Birth payroll and was given a Mustang convertible for his personal use. Robinson had similar allegations and claims that Long engaged in sexual relations with him during a trip to Auckland, New Zealand. In addition to receiving a Malibu car for his use, Robinson’s tuition at an area college was also paid. Long reportedly referred to such men as his “spiritual sons” and even conducted a candlelit ceremony to seal that covenant.
Of course, Long's defense says that the lawsuit are just an attempt to "shakedown for money" and that their stories are not credible. Eddie Long is known for speaking out on his opposition of homosexuals and is well known in the Christian scene.
Are these true accusations or just a scandal to make money?