Over the span of two years, Carter uploaded scores of videos attacking Blake. In November , Blake won his defamation lawsuit against Carter. In response to that victory, Blake's attorney, Ulysses Henderson, said, "We anticipate that the federal court in Orlando will shortly be issuing a final and formal permanent injunction that will require the take-down of all of Earl Carter's defamatory internet videos, and will perpetually prevent Mr.
Carter from repeating any of the outrageously false, utterly baseless and despicable claims he has made about Bishop Blake. Despite losing the lawsuit, being ordered to remove the offending videos and to cease all malicious comments regarding Blake, Carter continued to upload defamatory videos and boast of his intention to defy the court order. In fact, in the videos, Carter called Judge Dalton disparaging names and accused Dalton of violating his First Amendment rights in ordering the permanent injunction.
At the March 8 hearing, Dalton found Carter was in contempt of court. In the order appointing a Federal Defender, dated March 8, , the court wrote, "After hearing argument from both parties, the Undersigned held Defendant in civil contempt based on the following findings by clear and convincing evidence: 1 that Defendant had violated a valid and lawful Order; 2 that such Order was clear and unambiguous; and 3 that Defendant had the ability to comply with the Order.
Noting that monetary penalties would not suffice, the court remanded Defendant to the custody of the United States Marshal Service, until he removed the offending videos from online platforms set forth in the Permanent Injunction. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
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He receives no compensation for his work with Save Africa's Children. Blake explained that for many years he was grossly underpaid, nevertheless, he and "Lady Mae" worked tirelessly because of their love for God, the church and the community. As one expected to lead in the giving, whatever the pastor receives, sometimes, a greater portion of it goes back into the church" he declared.
In fact, it was only after a bank'stipulation that required Blake to remain as pastor of West Angles during the life of the loan, did Blake receive a significant raise. A CPA firm was retained to valuate an equitable compensation package for an executive with Blake attributes and responsibilities.
According to his son, Elder Charles Blake Jr. The jury is still out as to whether mega churches are good for our society or not. As a culture, we have learned that bigger isn't always better and sometimes less is more. Mega churches do have responsibilities to their communities, state and nation. Consequently, when mega churches are fulfilling their social responsibilities, Thomas Jefferson's " wall of separation between church and state" should always remained blurred.
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