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A Bishop Eddie Long settlement in the church sex scandal is rumored to be taking place behind closed doors. The embattled Georgia pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is said to be interested in closing the case in lieu of court.

In the world of the black Baptist mega-church, sexual misconduct from a minister or member of the pulpit is relatively rare, or not mentioned in the news like Catholic Church scandals.

When the news hit the Internet and media waves about the church sex scandal involving the Atlanta pastor, a wave of other alleged victims came forward with riveting claims of additional abuse.

In March, Bishop Eddie Long settlement talks began with Jamal Paris, and four other alleged victims that filed separate lawsuits, according POPULAR TOPICS ON GATHER to Fox News. Jury Shirker's Oprah Excuse Although a class-action was not filed, all four Worked; She's Off Blagojevich's plaintiffs in the case claim the popular minister Trial of the 10,000-seat mega-church used his celebrity, money, and influence to lure them PlayStation Network Down Inspires PS3 PSN Plea with Funny or Die into unwanted sexual acts during trips. Video For his role in the matter, Bishop Eddie Long Rev. David Wilkerson Killed in TX denied the charges, and vowed before his Car Crash congregation to fight the matter in a "court of justice," as opposed to in the media. Lorenzo Lamas' Son Caught in Coke The settlement talks fell apart without any Bust Again; Twice in Two Months consensus. Sources described the mediated talks as very heated, full of anger and emotion, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and lasting at times from 12 to 14 hours over Adopt Dog -- What Did They Name several meetings. It?

Now, during Holy Week, reportedly, the minister Holly Bobo Mystery Continues and TBI is Holding Back Evidence wants to open up discussions towards resolving the case before trial begins. The judge in the matter said if a mediated resolution is not reached soon, he will try the case this summer. Brad Womack back with his ex?

The case lost steam on the national front, yet continues to be a frequent news topic in local media outlets. With the new developments, the once-thought dormant case is sure to regain traction Miley Cyrus' Braless Twitter Pic nationally. Shows Side Boobage

What does the Bishop Eddie Long settlement talks mean? He said he is "not the man portrayed in the media," and will be cleared of all charges. more

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Although he denied any charges of sexual misconduct, he admitted to accompanying the young men on trips as a "mentor." It appears his response didn't stick and it may be in his best interest to close the matter. Some refer to it as “hush money.”

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Brad Bechler Apr 23, 2011, 6:23am EDT Bishop Eddie Long trying to settle sex scandal before trial date.

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