NYC Priest Fired After Sabrina Carpenter Music Video Controversy Reveals $1.9M Scandal!

A Brooklyn pastor who allowed pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a music video in his church has been stripped of his duties. The controversy surrounding the provocative music video for Carpenter's song "Feather," filmed at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Williamsburg, has uncovered far more serious issues.

Beyond the Music Video: Financial Mismanagement and Investigations

The investigation revealed not only a "lapse in judgment" regarding the music video's filming but also significant financial mismanagement. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello is accused of:

• Unauthorized financial transfers: Transferring $1.9 million in parish funds to accounts affiliated with Frank Carone, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams. A corruption probe is underway.
• Substantial personal expenses: Using a church credit card for significant personal expenses.

The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens initiated investigations by Alvarez & Marsal and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, uncovering "serious violations of Diocesan policies and protocols." A deacon, who had used racist language secretly recorded at Gigantiello's direction, was also relieved of his duties. Federal investigators have subpoenaed the church.

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The Controversial "Feather" Music Video

Released in October 2023, the "Feather" music video depicts men behaving badly toward Carpenter before meeting grisly deaths. Scenes show Carpenter in a pink hearse and dancing in front of the church's altar in a short black dress and veil, surrounded by faux coffins. <a href="[Insert link to Sabrina Carpenter's 'Feather' music video if available from original article]">Watch the video here.</a>

Carpenter's Reaction

Sabrina Carpenter seemingly referenced the controversy and Mayor Adams' indictment during a Madison Square Garden concert, quipping, "Damn, what now? Should we talk about how I got the mayor indicted?"

Ongoing Investigations and the Future of the Parish

Bishop Robert Brennan stated that the diocese is cooperating fully with law enforcement. Bishop Witold Mroziewski has been appointed as the administrator of the parish to safeguard public trust and church funds.