A Brooklyn preacher known for his flashy lifestyle and who boasted of his friendship with New York City’s mayor was found guilty in federal court Monday, March 11, of wire fraud, attempted extortion and lying to the FBI.

he 45-year-old pastor of Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries in Brooklyn was charged with two counts of wire fraud, one count of extortion and one count of making material false statements to the FBI.

A soulless crime was committed against a Brooklyn, NY bishop and his wife who were robbed Sunday during a live-streamed sermon by three armed assailants that made off with around $400,000 worth of jewelry, police said.