Bishop Lamor Whitehead (‘Bling Bishop’) Files Motion For Bail Pending Exoneration: Main Witness Informant Who Allegedly Fabricated Conspiracy
Bishop Lamor Miller Whitehead Files Motion for Bail Pending Exoneration, Citing Targeted Actions Against Black American Men by Prosecutor Damian Williams
Editor’s note: When Mayor Adams was indicted, we covered local politicians weighing in, including the mayor himself.
Bishop Lamor Miller Whitehead, currently incarcerated, has filed a motion for bail pending appeal in the Southern District of New York, asserting that he faces unjust treatment at the hands of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. Whitehead contends that Williams has a targeted agenda aimed at dismantling the reputations of successful Black American men, citing his own case as well as that of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
“First, I am deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from my family, friends, and community,” said Bishop Whitehead. “While incarcerated, I remain strong in my faith, and am committed to proving my innocence against these baseless charges. This recent motion is a step toward revealing the truth behind this calculated agenda.”
On October 28, 2024, Bishop Whitehead’s legal team filed a motion before District Court Judge Lorna G. Schofield, requesting immediate release based on newly discovered evidence and substantial legal issues. According to Whitehead, this evidence demonstrates that the U.S. Attorney Williams and AUSA Haggan Scotten used a known informant, Brandon Belmonte, to fabricate charges against him and to implicate Mayor Eric Adams in an alleged conspiracy.
Whitehead’s motion outlines communications between Scotten, the FBI, and Belmonte, alleging that Scotten encouraged Belmonte to lie about his ownership of a property involved in the case, and to suggest that Whitehead could influence Mayor Adams in exchange for real estate benefits. Whitehead argues that Scotten and Williams manipulated this information to implicate him and Mayor Adams, despite knowing Belmonte’s statements were untrue.
“When a known informant admitted to having no actual contact with Mayor Adams, and no evidence of calls to the mayor exists, it becomes clear this is about more than just me,” Whitehead stated. “This is a pattern of behavior by Damian Williams, who has used his position to pursue personal ambitions by targeting African American men of influence.”
Whitehead underscores that his imprisonment stems from his refusal to cooperate with authorities when they questioned his personal relationship with Mayor Adams. “Had I agreed to comply with their agenda, I would not be here today,” he emphasized. “This is a blatant example of how a prosecutor’s overreach can have devastating consequences for those who stand in the way.”
Calling for justice, Whitehead encouraged community leaders and civil rights advocates to investigate the actions of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. “This is more than a legal issue; it’s a moral one. When will we demand that those with power act with fairness and integrity? This fight is far from over.”
Below is the full motion in five different pdf files. Visit each link to view:
Motion part1
Whitehead motion exhibits A4 to A10 part 2
Banner Image: Bishop Whitehead. Image Credit – Bishop Whitehead
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