The New York bishop who was robbed at gunpoint during a livestreamed service in July and then scrutinized over his apparent wealth is now mounting a lawsuit against Audacy's WXBK 94.7 FM that he alleges aired loaded claims about him.
Bishop Lamor Whitehead went live on his Instagram account in July, in a viral video that showed armed assailants interrupting the service and stealing approximately $1 million worth of jewelry. Whitehead has now sued Tarsha Jones, the morning host of 94.7 The Block, in the New York County Supreme Court, alleging that she spread lies about him following the robbery.
"On or about 9/13/2022, Jones, on her morning radio show on 94.7 The Block, said that Bishop Whitehead: is a 'drug dealer,' 'using the church to hide that old drug money;' 'assaulted the young lady,' and '[his] church is where he's probably still doing his dirty work,'" the lawsuit states.
Whitehead's attorney called the claims false and said that they "injured Plaintiff's reputation as a pastor," and implied criminal activity, affecting his congregation. His lawsuit seeks $50 million in defamation damages from Jones and Paramount. Although Paramount was listed as a defendant, The Block is now owned by the audio company Audacy.
Jones and The Block did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. Paramount did not immediately return comment as well.
Whitehead has 1.5 million followers on Instagram, where he regularly goes live, and has previously pushed back against criticisms of his opulence and previous legal battles.
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