Bishop Eddie Long Settles Out Of Court - Page 5

coadie · #41 05-29-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Everyone's different, but couldn't see myself settle for something I didn't do.

I could see him strive to settle before interrogatories and discovery conferences and depositions.

Fiyahstarter · #42 05-29-2011, 11:25 PM

I do not think it wise to set this precedent for every weirdo that wishes to speak falsely against a pastor.

Yet....I understand that digging up the past could be hurtful and possibly even twisted.

It kinda reminds me of why a lot of women who are raped do not press charges...knowing that the defense will try to turn the tables.

But what is the RIGHT thing to do? I don't think I'd settle if I were innocent.

Sam · #43 05-30-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiyahstarter

...It kinda reminds me of why a lot of women who are raped do not press charges...knowing that the defense will try to turn the tables....

Over the years, rape victims have been portrayed as "at fault" and then violated again by the legal system.

Thinker · #44 05-30-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cindy

Let him rest in peace, it's between him and God the condition his soul is in. We don't have to know whether he is guilty or innocent. We are not his judge.

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Well said....

Actually we know he is guilty, but we feel judgemental if we voice it. I thank God he was exposed and pray it is a wake up call

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Charnock · #45 05-30-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

Bishop Long has over 10 attorneys on retainer at all times. The insurance companies that cover him have all their attorneys too.
This is not a decision that Bishop Long has made alone. There have been MANY attorneys that have advised him on the moves to make.
I can assure you that if I were advised by my attorneys to settle - I would be happy to do it. These are some wicked people he has been dealing with.

I think it is a shame and a disgrace for anyone to come on here and sling mud and say what you would do. Number 1 - You have never pastored 30,000 people and don't have a world wide ministry that reaches millions every week - if not every day.
It is small minded midget mentality people that would say he is guilty and you have no clue at all what it is even all about.
We live in Metro Atlanta and this witch of an attorney for these boys - solicited them after she found that they broke into his offices and stole his phones and other pieces of equipment from his offices. She is known for bringing false accusations against ministers.
This all started after Bishop Long and Bernice King led a march in Atlanta that opposed same sex marriage.
I am glad for Bishop Long and New Birth and celebrate with him this great victory!

Another thing - I know personally the men - Pastors/Bishops and advisers that Bishop Long has and sat at the table with some of them this week. Everyone single one told me he as been advised by EVERY attorney, adviser, Pastor/Bishop, Insurance Companies and THE JUDGE - to settle and get it over with! He does have great spiritual fathers in his life that counsel and advise him.

The size of his congregation has no bearing on his guilt or innocence.

I have followed this story very closely and am fairly convinced he is as guilty as sin.

It seems Bishop Long is a world class hypocrite.

I wonder if he will ever lead any marches, or preach against homosexuality, again?

Several years ago, the Missouri District UPC Superintendent was accused of some really bad things with a minor. Instead of fighting it, he turned in his license. In the years since, he has tried, on multiple occasions, to regain his license.

This, even though he settled out of court, there is an audio recording of his confession, and a website expose with undeniable proof that he committed the crimes.

I believe God lets these things come to light to expose hypocrisy, and purify the church.

Jermyn Davidson · #46 05-30-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Charnock

The size of his congregation has no bearing on his guilt or innocence.

I have followed this story very closely and am fairly convinced he is as guilty as sin.

It seems Bishop Long is a world class hypocrite.

I wonder if he will ever lead any marches, or preach against homosexuality, again?

Several years ago, the Missouri District UPC Superintendent was accused of some really bad things with a minor. Instead of fighting it, he turned in his license. In the years since, he has tried, on multiple occasions, to regain his license.

This, even though he settled out of court, there is an audio recording of his confession, and a website expose with undeniable proof that he committed the crimes.

I believe God lets these things come to light to expose hypocrisy, and purify the church.

Is there an article that refers to this audio recording?
Is the recording available on the net?

Scott Hutchinson · #47 05-30-2011, 02:44 PM

I don't know if The Bishop is guilty or not,but alot of times one finds the truth is often stranger than fiction.

Hoovie · #48 05-30-2011, 03:49 PM

Charn, I just saw that site. Has that been up for very long?

Charnock · #49 05-30-2011, 05:09 PM

Yes, it has. He sued the website owner in an attempt to have it removed. He eventually withdrew the suit because the St. Louis paper, upon hearing of the suit, ran a series of articles which exposed his guilt even further.

Jason B · #50 05-30-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Everyone's different, but couldn't see myself settle for something I didn't do.

I agree. Especially something like this. I've "settled" over running a stop sign or something like that, but theres no way in hades I'd settle if someone said I, as a minister, sexually abused them, AND I had the money to defend myself (as Long does). No way.

Makes about as much sense as spending a couple million dollars instead of just showing a birth certificate.