Bishop Eddie Long is a step closer to putting this sexual misconduct case behind him. Bishop Eddie Long and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church are close to reaching an out-of-court settlement in a sexual misconduct case.
Judge Johnny Panos said mediation between all the parties is leaning towards finally agreeing on a settlement within a few days, although it has been difficult.
Four men — Maurice Robinson, Jamal Parris, Anthony Flagg and Spencer LeGrande — have sued Long, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and the LongFellows Youth Academy, alleging Long coerced them into having sexual relations. The four allege that Long took them on trips and gave them expensive gifts in turn for sexual favors.
Bishop Eddie Long has denied the accusations since the beginning.
Panos characterized the settlement as within “field goal range.” If a settlement isn’t reached, the case could go to trial this summer.
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