More allegations are hanging around Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, the controversial pastor. The former preacher who has since been under investigation was stripped of his title. This was because of his lackadaisical attitude towards allowing a racy video filming in the 160-year-old church. The latest development is a recently released racist recording.
Gigantiello was a pastor in Our Lady Mount Carmel Parish, Williamsburg. NY Post records that the former Catholic pastor first came under investigation in 2023. Under his administration he allowed Sabrina Carpenter to film a music video inside the church. The singer was scantily dressed and her song was considered inappropriate for the 160-year-old Church.
This behavior necessitated probing of the preacher who was then demoted. Recall that Gigantiello attracted the feds following his friendship with Mayor Eric Adams. The authorities also looked into the pastor’s dealings with Frank Carone’s law firm. The clergyman had initiated a $1.9 million transfer of church money. These funds had entered into accounts belonging to Carone, the mayor’s former chief of staff.
Despite losing his leadership position, the former City Hall insider was under strict investigation. More recently, these investigations showed that he had his neck deep in a life of crime. The Diocese of Brooklyn made a recent announcement. They confirmed that the preacher had entertained a man at his church who made racist and offensive comments.
Investigations show that the preacher did not see his demotion as a sign to stop. Instead, he proceeded to mismanage church funds. According to another allegation, he used the church credit card for personal expenses.
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