Bishop TD Jakes' condition is stable day by day. After experiencing an emergency while preaching –But the megachurch pastor faces other hurdles related to sexual abuse allegations.
Jakes, 67, filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow pastor Duane Youngblood, alleging he tried to sexually assault her when Jakes was 18 or 19 years old, the Post reported. Ta.
Yungblud made explosive claims against the popular motivational speaker on the Oct. 27 episode of his podcast, “Larry Reid Live,” in which Jakes tried to groom him. He claimed that he hugged her and “tried to kiss her.''
The young pastor and Tyrone Blackburn, the attorney who represented Lil Rod in his lawsuit against Diddy, said in a Nov. 15 legal filing that Jakes had a 600 yen fee “to quickly and privately resolve this matter.” He asked for $1,000.
Youngblood said she would sue Jakes for sexual assault and harassment if he didn't cough up the cash.
Jakes instead chose to file a defamation suit against Youngblood in Pennsylvania federal court.
Jakes' lawyers appeared to hint in their filing that the stress of the lawsuit may have contributed to Sunday's medical emergency.
“This lawsuit seeks to halt that program,” Jakes’ team wrote, “to end the extreme emotional, physical, and psychological harm caused by Defendants’ actions.” Bishop Jakes' purpose is to set the record straight so that the world can understand the falsity of the patent.''This is to rescind the charges and restore Bishop Jakes' honor. ”
“Bishop Jakes believes that real victims of sexual abuse should be treated with the utmost respect, kindness, empathy and compassion, and that real perpetrators of such abuse should be held accountable for their actions. “We sincerely believe that the company should be held responsible,” the filing continues. “But that is not the case here. Youngblood abused and misused the power of social media and the legal process to … knowingly make false accusations for his own personal and financial gain.”
Jakes' team also noted that Youngblood is a registered sex offender in Pennsylvania and is currently on parole.
The newspaper confirmed that Youngblood had pleaded guilty to sexual assault of at least two teenage boys. He now claims to be reformed and has even published a book called “Freedom from Homosexuality: No Longer Living a Lie.''
Youngblood's attorney did not immediately respond to a message from the Post.
The motivational speaker, whose real name is Thomas Dexter Jakes, founded Potter's House, a “nondenominational, multicultural church,” in 1996. church websitethe number of members exceeds 30,000.
Following the filing of the lawsuit, Jakes' team told the Post that he continues to undergo testing as he physically recovers from Sunday's incident.
Bishop Jakes' team said, “At the end of yesterday's service, which lasted about an hour and a half, Bishop Jakes experienced a moment in which he faced his own humanity.''
“He is feeling well and continues to be under medical supervision. Medical experts have ruled out a stroke, but tests are continuing. James Bishop remains in good condition. Thank you for your continued prayers and outpouring of love and support.”
