Two DeKalb County men filed lawsuits Tuesday alleging Bishop Eddie Long, leader of one of the Southeast’s largest churches, coerced them into having sex with him in exchange for lavish trips, cars and cash.
Long is the nationally known minister of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, with more than 25,000 members.
The pastor’s attorney, Craig Gillen, adamantly denied the allegations.
"It is unfortunate that these two young men have chosen to take this course of action."
The plaintiffs, Anthony Flagg, 21, and Maurice Robinson, 20, began having inappropriate relations with Long at the age of 16, which is the legal age of consent in Georgia, said their attorney B.J. Bernstein.~source
Checkout plaintiffs' attorney speaking at her press conference:
This is some serious stuff. View CNN's Report:
UPDATE 9/23/10:
A third lawsuit was filed against Bishop Eddie Long Wednesday.
UPDATE 9/24/10:
Fourth Lawsuit Filed Against Bishop Eddie Long
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