B.J. Bernstein & Jay Sadd, Lawyers for Three of Bishop Eddie L. Long's Gay Sexual Coercion Accusers, Stepping Down, Citing Conflict of Interest

Lawyers for Bishop Eddie L. Long sexual coercion accusers, B.J. Bernstein & co-counsel Jay Sadd, stepping down from case after lawsuit filed to recoup $900,000 in settlement funds after Spencer LeGrande, Jamal Parris and Centino Kemp allegedly violated terms of settlement agreement.

The drama continues in the Bishop Eddie L. Long gay sexual coercion case and now settlement. Lawyers for three of the men who accused long of sexual coercion -- B.J. Bernstein and her co-counsel Jay Sadd -- are stepping down. They cite a potential conflict of interest since the Bishop's attorneys have now filed a demand to recover damages of $300,000 per defendant, in the case. The events that set this withdrawal in motion stem from interviews Jamal Parris, Spencer LeGrande and Centino Kemp gave, essentially violating "an injunction" in the settlement. According to MyFoxAtlanta, Long's attorneys have notified the American Arbitration Association that they were seeking to recover "not less than $900,000," and a finding of "contempt of court" against the three men for violating the terms of the settlement.

I-Team: Bishop Long Accusers' Lawyers Stepping Down: MyFoxATLANTA.com