Bishop Franklin L. Fountain the pastor of the Fountain of Youth Cathedral in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is in trouble with the law after he sold his church to himself for $1.
He was charged with first-degree larceny and second-degree forgery.
City property records show Fountain is now the owner of the church and property valued at $1.5 million.
“Isn’t this all ridiculous,” Fountain, 55, said after being released on a promise to appear in court. “I am the pastor and I deserve respect and I expect that this will all be worked out.” Read more