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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

Alleged Cult Leader ‘Natureboy’ Eligio Bishop Finally Faces Jury Selection in High-Stakes Rape and False Imprisonment Trial

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Jury selection is set to begin today for an alleged cult leader in DeKalb County, who is facing charges including rape and false imprisonment. The trial was originally planned to start yesterday, but it was postponed due to a scheduling conflict, according to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. Eligio Bishop, also known as “Natureboy,” has been held without bond in the DeKalb County Jail since his arrest in April 2022. One of Bishop’s former cult members, who identified herself as his girlfriend, reported that he posted revenge pornography online after … Read more