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Legal Turmoil: Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Alleged Extortion Case Takes a Shocking Turn with Attorney’s Arrest

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New York City attorney Tyrone Blackburn was arrested Wednesday after a claim that he assaulted a messenger who attempted to serve him legal documents. The arrest comes in the midst of a contentious legal battle involving Blackburn’s client, former pastor Duane Youngblood, who faces a defamation lawsuit filed by prominent megachurch leader Bishop T.D. Jakes. Police charged Blackburn following an incident on May 12, where a 66-year-old messenger alleged he was injured after Blackburn drove his car in reverse, striking the messenger’s leg while trying to deliver a civil complaint related to a lawsuit against … Read more

Jury Weighs $35 Million Damages in High-Profile Wrongful Death Case Involving Former Bishop Gorman Basketball Star

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LAS VEGAS — A wrongful death civil trial began its deliberations Monday, focusing on the actions of former Bishop Gorman basketball star Zaon Collins, who was involved in a fatal car accident. Plaintiffs in the case seek a $35 million award plus punitive damages in connection with the 2020 collision that claimed the life of 52-year-old Eric Echevarria. At the heart of the trial, Echevarria’s family, represented by attorneys Joseph Chu and Ramzy Ladah, contends that Collins was wholly responsible for the accident that resulted in Echevarria’s death. In 2023, Collins, now a junior at … Read more

Legal Challenge Delays Inauguration of New Bishop in Kenya’s Anglican Diocese

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Kisumu, Kenya – A recent court order has paused the consecration and enthronement of the Rev. Bernard Otieno Owuor as the second bishop of the Diocese of Maseno East within the Anglican Church of Kenya. This injunction, issued on December 18 by Deputy Registrar Gloria Baraza of the Kisumu High Court, temporarily halts all proceedings related to Bishop-elect Owuor’s ascension to the episcopal office. The legal challenge was initiated by the Rev. Gordon Opiyo, who raised concerns regarding alleged irregularities in the election process that took place following the retirement of Bishop Rt. Rev. Joshua … Read more

Bishop T.D. Jakes Counters Extortion and Defamation Allegations with Lawsuit Against Former Pastor

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DALLAS, Texas — Bishop T.D. Jakes, the prominent leader of The Potter’s House, a mega-church in Dallas, recently filed a defamation lawsuit following allegations of sexual assault made by former pastor Duane Youngblood. These allegations, which Jakes vehemently denies, surfaced shortly after he suffered a health scare while preaching. The lawsuit, submitted to the Western District Court of Pennsylvania, details the claims against Youngblood, a registered sex offender with a history of criminal behavior involving minors dating back to at least 2002. This filing was a response to accusations from Youngblood who, 40 years ago … Read more