Laywer: Settlement Reached in Bishop Eddie Long Case, MyFoxAtlanta, May 26, 2011

Laywer: Settlement Reached in Bishop Eddie Long Case

MyFoxAtlanta
May 26, 2011

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/laywer%3A-settlement-reached-in-bishop-eddie-long-case-20110526-tm

The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Bishop Eddie Long's church is laying off employees and cutting staff salaries. Church officials blame it on the economy, while our church sources point to a drop in attendance.

Lawyers close to the sexual misconduct lawsuits against Bishop Eddie Long told FOX 5 News that “the matter is resolved.” Attorney BJ Bernstein said the often bitter negotiations resulted in a settlement.

FOX 5's I-Team was first to tell you how Jamal Parris and three other young men filed suit against Bishop Long and his 10,000 seat New Birth Missionary Baptist church. The lawsuits claim that the bishop lavished money, trips and gifts on the young adults, while having sexual contact with them.

In all four of the lawsuits, Bishop Long admitted he was a mentor, who traveled with the young men and at times shared a room. He denied any sexual activity.