A second man accusing Pastor Eddie Long of sexual misconduct has given an interview to reporters. But wait, what’s this: Are local journalists ambushing these men as they go about their private lives?
Yesterday we heard from Jamal Parris, who spoke to Fox 5 Atlanta. And above is an interview with Spencer LeGrande, the fourth man to come forward with a lawsuit, speaking “exclusively” to WSB-TV Channel 2. Except Parris was reportedly hunted down in a grocery store parking lot by “Senior I-Team Reporter” Dale Russell, who traveled to Colorado, where Parris now lives, for the segment.
As for LeGrande? It appears WSB-TV, based in Atlanta, went right to his front door in Charlotte, North Carolina so “Channel 2 investigative reporter” Jodie Fleischer could talk “exclusively” to him.
And while we did get some new news — LeGrande says he only came forward after hearing the other three men were also accusing Long — there’s a difference between tracking down alleged sexual abuse victims and getting them on camera and, say, trying to interview an elected official who refuses to sit down.
How about we take this to the next level?
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Xtincta
Yes they are going to far!!!! This is disguising, and shame on the media for putting ratings ahead of Journalistic integrity!
Joe
anything that brings more embarassment to that homophobic a–hole who calls himself a “bishop”, I am all for!!
TruthTeller
It’s going a little too far, but just a little. That’s what the press does, and these guys had to expect that.
Black Pegasus
@Joe: Good!
Then you should find this video parody delightful..LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef28sdiBaxQ
Michael
The press is simply covering a hot story. If Eddie made himself available, they’d be all over him. This matter, like many others of a similar nature, could have been handled in complete secrecy, had the parties so chosen. The accusers have learned counsel who I’m certain advised what would ensue, and of course, the accusers are under no obligation to speak to the press. Likewise, Eddie is well aware that his denial and silence will serve to exasperate his troubles.