Bishop Eddie Long Sends Out Message To Supporters, Reportedly To Step Down Sunday

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» by Danielle Canada September 24, 2010, 13:06pm


In the wake of Bishop Eddie Long's mounting legal troubles, the Baptist church head has sent out a message to his supporters.

As previously reported, three men claim that they were coerced into sexual relationships with Long after being chosen as his “spiritual sons” at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

Following that, cellphone pictures Long reportedly sent to the plaintiffs surfaced, showing the Bishop in tight t-shirts and spandex.

Now prior to addressing his congregation on Sunday, Long has sent out a message to his faithful followers on Twitter.

The Bishop tweeted Thursday,

“Thanks for all your prayers and support! Love you all.”

He also posted the same message on his Facebook page garnering over 200 comments and several “like” notifications.

According to our affiliate website Bossip.com, Bishop Long will step down from his position during Sunday's worship services.

Bossip reports that at least 30 young men have contacted attorney B.J. Bernstein, the lawyer representing Anthony Flagg, Maurice Robinson and Jamal Parris, and that Long and his church are fearful more are coming.

The report also says that Long initially planned to resign today but decided to wait to address the congregation on Sunday.

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  • missvalz

    I just feel so disgusted, You dont want judge but those pictures say alot. People lets pray this out.

  • Confused

    He's stepping down tells you he like the boys booty.

  • Confused

    Well on to the next Mr.Long,hope you get the help you need and stop trying to control young men lives.

  • Confused

    How Many more men!

  • Confused

    If he haven't done anything,why the hell he's steppin down,guilt is a mother*ucker,shut your mouth.

  • Greeneyedbandit

    Wow!

  • sandra sims

    Bishop repent and sin no more.The Heavenly Father still loves you.

  • killer klown

    omg !!!!! 30 more !!!!

  • BobTyranT

    No comment from Tha TyranT at this time except...Fawk Eddie Wrong, JayZ, and Baphomet can kiss my a**! Gyeah! Youtube BobTyranT! 2Pac Biopic Audition in full effect, letz get it!!

  • joy

    I'm in Atl and this story has this WHOLE city on edge waiting to see how many young men are going to come out. The part that amazes me is how 25 "preachers" had a prayer service for the "Bishop". Noone has come out for the prayer of these young men. The fact is, whether they're lying or telling the truth, they need our prayers. So once again, their spiritual community has failed them again. DISGUSTING.

  • Shirley

    This is truly sad and disappointing for all parties involved.

  • al douglas

    bishop long is a man of god , the lord will see him threw this . no weapon no tongue shall stand against him.

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