Anita Ejiotor: "It’s a big mess! But it doesn’t reflect/represent other African American leaders."

Benita Gooseberry: "It’s a situation that only God has the answer to. Also, he is innocent until proven guilty. We must continue to look at this as a circumstance and not a problem through the eyes of the Almighty."

Minister Murray Scott: "As a minister, I’m going to say may God bless him, that he can learn from mistakes. And the next time, put God first."

Deacon Matthew Harrell: "If a man is proven by his deeds, then let him be judged by his deeds."