Report: Embattled Black Atlanta Mega-Church Pastor Eddie L. Long to Step Down Sunday

Bossip is reporting Bishop Eddie Long will step down from the pulpit following services this upcoming Sunday. At least 30 young men have reportedly contacted attorney B. J. Bernstein.

BOSSIP has learned from a well-placed source within the Church that AT LEAST 30 young men have contacted BJ Bernstein, the lawyer who filed the civil suit on behalf of Anthony Flagg, Maurice Robinson and Jamal Parris, and both Long and the Church are fearful more are coming.

Our source also tells us that Long had initially planned to step down from the Church today, however, with plans to address the congregation in this Sunday’s sermon it’s likely that he will announce his decision to take a reprieve from his duties when he is at the pulpit on Sunday.

An additional source familiar with Long and his practices at New Birth tells us that it’s a definite possibility that there could be at least that many plaintiffs, since Bishop Long selects new “Spiritual Sons” regularly and has been doing so for years!

More to follow.... This is a shock and has sent ripples throughout Atlanta.

Here's a song for all the people swearing that Bishop Long can do no wrong....