A controversial bishop of New York made headlines around the world for being robbed while preaching, with scenes broadcast live on his own social media channels.
Lamor Miller-Whitehead became famous for his non-austerity style preached by most religions, driving a Rolls Royce, wearing heavy jewelery and designer clothing at ceremonies and in public.
But he assures that it wasn’t the Gucci suit, the gold chains, or the Rolex he wore during (24) Sunday’s sermon that was responsible for the robbery. He said in a Facebook post that he ‘has the right to buy what he wants’ and accused the press of flaunting his lifestyle.
Thieves allegedly stole US$1 million in bishop heist in New York
Dramatic footage shown on the pastor’s live social media platforms captured the moment when three hooded and masked gunmen entered the time of the Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries congregation in Brooklyn, in front of the worshipers who were there and watching at home.
He wore a gaudy brown suit with a gold collar and cuffs, a long gold chain and a large ring on each finger. He would also wear a Rolex watch.
As soon as he surrendered, the devotee preached faith in the face of adversity:
“How many of you have lost faith because you saw someone else die?”
Hearing the “don’t move” wave from one of the robbers, he says “okay okay” and throws himself to the ground. The video was shared by media outlets and spread worldwide on social media.
According to police, the men reportedly received $400,000 worth of jewelry from Whitehead, his wife, and possibly churchgoers. However, the American press said the theft could reach US$ 1 million.
Suspicions circulated in the networks that, given his calmness, the action may have been planned by him. The man who watches everything remains motionless.
New York Mayor Eric Adams, a friend of the bishop, promised to hunt down the thieves.
“No one in this city should be a victim of armed robbery, at least not including all of our religious leaders and those who believe in the House of God,” he told the New York Daily News.
Whitehaad had been when is the last news of may tried to negotiate surrender of a suspect accused of shooting in the subway, but authorities arrested the suspect without his intervention. He already served five years in prison for identity fraud and theft.
In a post he made on his social networks after the incident, the bishop, who was robbed in New York, said that when he saw the armed men without any jewelry but in a flashy pink shirt combined with his glasses, he understood that this was special to him and that he understood that it was special to him. the role of the shepherd, concerned with protecting the woman and the flock.
He seems a little taken aback at first, repeating the “good day” greeting several times. He recounts what happened in a long 56 minutes, saying that his duty is to protect the flock, as a shepherd does.
He offered a $50,000 reward for catching the thieves – a good deal if he manages to get what was stolen back.
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He said the men were masked, but security cameras recorded the license plate. He even tried to chase the men.
He commented on his reputation as a flamboyant bishop, saying that he didn’t find it “flashy” and that there was no point in appearing poor.
“It is my privilege to buy what I want to buy, wear what I want, live where I live and drive the car I drive,” he said. “If I work hard, I can buy what I want to buy.”
Whitehead blames those who are out of their minds for criticizing his style.
And he finally blamed the robbery on the press. Speaking to CBS New York, the bishop said he was in the limelight after the trial of the defendant’s attempt to negotiate his surrender from the subway.
“The media called me a pompous bishop. My Rolls Royce showed up everywhere, everywhere, and I feel like that contributed. [para o assalto]”said.
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