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ATLANTA: Megachurch Pastor Eddie Long Dies At 63, Was Sued By Four Male Teenagers For Sexual Coercion

USA Today reports: Bishop Eddie Long, pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, died Sunday morning. In a statement, the church confirmed Long’s death from cancer-related causes. “I am confident through my belief in God that my husband is now resting in a better place,” said Long’s wife, Vanessa. “Although his transition leaves a void for those of us …

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Eddie Long Accuser Pens Tell-All

One of the young men who settled out of court after accusing Atlanta-based megachurch “Bishop” Eddie Long of sexual coercion has published a tell-all book about his encounters with Long. The accuser, Centino Kemp, was one of the five young men who settled out of court with Long over the alleged sexual relationships. Long has denied the accusations and tried …

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Eddie Long Sued For Ponzi Scheme

Atlanta megachurch founder Bishop Eddie Long is being sued by former members of his congregation who claim that he tricked them into sinking their life savings into a Ponzi scheme that operated out of his church. New Birth, Long and Ephren Taylor are all named in the suit filed by 12 former church members who say they lost more than …

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