Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead was sentenced to nine years in prison for a series of financial fraud crimes that netted him millions, according to federal prosecutors.

Convicted in March of wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making false statements, Miller-Whitehead, 46, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $85,000 in restitution and forfeit $95,000.

The bishop, known for his flashy lifestyle, was previously robbed of $1 million in jewelry during a livestreamed service in July 2022.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams called Miller-Whitehead a “con man” who exploited his position to steal millions, including $90,000 from a parishioner’s retirement savings under the guise of helping her buy a home.

He also extorted $5,000 from a businessman and attempted to secure $500,000 and a stake in real estate transactions by promising favorable actions from the mayor of New York City.

Additionally, Miller-Whitehead submitted a fraudulent application for a $250,000 business loan, claiming false financial information, NBC News has reported.

Prosecutors stated he engaged in similar schemes with other financial institutions, amassing millions through fraudulent means.

Miller-Whitehead maintains his innocence, with his attorney Dawn Florio expressing disappointment with the sentencing and vowing to appeal.

Written by B.C. Begley