Pastor Joel Osteen’s Wife Wins In Court
August 15th, 2008She was accused of roughing up a flight attendant
It took a jury just a couple hours Thursday to kick a flight attendant to the curb who had accused the wife of mega-preacher Joel Osteen of assaulting her in a racist rant over a first-class seat. The case centered on Sharon Brown, an African-American attendant with Continental Airlines, who sued Victoria Osteen for $405,000, claiming that Osteen slammed her against a bathroom door, elbowed her in her breast and attempted to storm the cockpit during a December 2005 flight from Houston to Vail, Colo. Brown’s claims were supported by another flight attendant, Maria Johnson, who is White. Johnson testified earlier in the week that she believes race was a factor because Victoria Osteen told her that she did not want to deal with Brown or the other African-American flight attendant during the trip. But the 12 jurors didn’t buy the story, perhaps agreeing more with Victoria Osteen’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, who characterized the charges as nothing more than a money-grab. “I’m glad it’s over,” Victoria Osteen said afterward. “I expected it because it’s the truth and I know the truth always stands firm.” Brown expressed disappointment. “We gave the truth to the jury,” she said. “We are happy we had an opportunity to try our case.” Victoria and Joel Osteen co-pastor the Lakewood Church in Houston, which draws 42,000 each week at a football stadium.
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Everything happens for a reason. Opportunities to learn are presented to us every day. What really happened, we may never know, but we all make mistakes. I know from experience that the first thing to do when that happens is apologize and try to do better. I ask God to help me grow in patience and compassion everyday. I hope both women do the same.
Just hope this lady was not mistreated and justice was not served because of the racist angry black woman stereotype. Assuming that the black one must have been the aggressor and the white lady would never do anything like that. It could have been a case where the Victoria could have had a cocky “clean up my seat now” attitude about it which flipped off the flight attendant to make her wait. as you notice, one of the passengers for the Osteens testified that she felt it was war of wills, eluding that Victoria wasn’t as meek as she is portraying herself. You can still be Christian and let your temper get the best of you. Also, the passengers stated that they did not here a scuffle, it could have been that the scuffle happened farther away from them than the exchange of words, since they said she was trying to go toward the cockpit. Probably to tell on somebody for not cleaning the stain since she could not get her way from the staff. We just don’t really know and God does. It may very well have been the angry black woman unspoken assumption. It does exist,yall. But on the other hand, I have dealt with some hateful black women and I am black, especially when it comes to customer service. Just saying
Just hope this lady was not mistreated and justice was not served because of the racist angry black woman stereotype. Assuming that the black one must have been the aggressor and the white lady would never do anything like that. It could have been a case where the Victoria could have had a cocky “clean up my seat now” attitude about it which flipped off the flight attendant to make her wait. as you notice, one of the passengers for the Osteens testified that she felt it was war of wills, eluding that Victoria wasn’t as meek as she is portraying herself. You can still be Christian and let your temper get the best of you. Also, the passengers stated that they did not here a scuffle, it could have been that the scuffle happened farther away from them than the exchange of words, since they said she was trying to go toward the cockpit. Probably to tell on somebody for not cleaning the stain since she could not get her way from the staff. We just don’t really know and God does. It may very well have been the angry black woman unspoken assumption. It does exist,yall. But on the other hand, I have dealt with some hateful black women and I am black, especially when it comes to customer service. Just saying
Just hope this lady was not mistreated and justice was not served because of the racist angry black woman stereotype. Assuming that the black one must have been the aggressor and the white lady would never do anything like that. It could have been a case where the Victoria could have had a cocky “clean up my seat now” attitude about it which flipped off the flight attendant to make her wait. as you notice, one of the passengers for the Osteens testified that she felt it was war of wills, eluding that Victoria wasn’t as meek as she is portraying herself. You can still be Christian and let your temper get the best of you. Also, the passengers stated that they did not here a scuffle, it could have been that the scuffle happened farther away from them than the exchange of words, since they said she was trying to go toward the cockpit. Probably to tell on somebody for not cleaning the stain since she could not get her way from the staff. We just don’t really know and God does. It may very well have been the angry black woman unspoken assumption. It does exist,yall. But on the other hand, I have dealt with some hateful black women and I am black, especially when it comes to customer service. Just saying
Just hope this lady was not mistreated and justice was not served because of the racist angry black woman stereotype. Assuming that the black one must have been the aggressor and the white lady would never do anything like that. It could have been a case where the Victoria could have had a cocky “clean up my seat now” attitude about it which flipped off the flight attendant to make her wait. as you notice, one of the passengers for the Osteens testified that she felt it was war of wills, eluding that Victoria wasn’t as meek as she is portraying herself. You can still be Christian and let your temper get the best of you. Also, the passengers stated that they did not here a scuffle, it could have been that the scuffle happened farther away from them than the exchange of words, since they said she was trying to go toward the cockpit. Probably to tell on somebody for not cleaning the stain since she could not get her way from the staff. We just don’t really know and God does. It may very well have been the angry black woman unspoken assumption. It does exist,yall. But on the other hand, I have dealt with some hateful black women and I am black, especially when it comes to customer service. Just saying
MJ please spell the Osteen’s name correct. Compaq Center, Summit, whatever. It is now called Lakewood Church. All of our faith should be in God not man. if someone hit you/push you, slam you, etc, etc, and it causes you to lose your faith, there probably was never any faith in the beginning.
The Bible talks about taking each other to court. We are supposed to judge Angels. How can we be ready to see Jesus when we’re still caught up in mammon. Read God’s Word Black Sister.
Hello Truth! Pay no attention to Shronda, who by the way is a white man and a fool who seeks attention. Everybody who post on this site have read his *$~$%@~@. May he kiss the ass of all Black people who over look his stupid comments.
I know most of people are supporters of the Olsteen’s. None of us can say justice was really done. Because she is the wife a well-known pastor that do not mean that she did not commit the act. Who is to say God actually prevailed? You have preacher wives that are the worst people in the world to deal with. Just because you see a smile on his face each Sunday on television do not mean he is happy. We all had to fake to make it somewhere in our life. Before most of you go judging the flight attendant do not forget that the onlooker was another flight attendant who said it did happen and she was white. We don’t know if Mrs. Olsteen is prejudice are not, who is to say. These tele-evangelist can be something else, I’ve encountered a few personally . Some of you need to wake up and ask God for discernment. Some of you are supporting them because she is a pastor’s wife, but do you know them personally?
I don’t know what happen but I hate to say it most white people are rednecks in their own way. And adding the fact that when they get rich with power and money they get worst. It could have happen.
I’m impressed by quite a few of the posts. Most of us have ethics, integrity and faith-values.
I do not believe that this a racial issue. It appears to be a case of some greedy gold-digging individual who would embezzle money from someone else milk the court at the first opportunity and pull out the race card while doing so.
I believe that if you suffer a $10.00 loss and then demand $1,000.00 compensation for additional “pain and suffering,” you are probably guilty of stealing $990.00. Race should have no bearing, unless it’s an obvious racially charged (i.e., involving a violent/hate-charged rascist incident).
Pulling out the race-card might win a court case, but it could set back and/or derail the dreams of great men such as Frederick Douglas and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The jury made a favorable decision for Mrs. Victoria Osteen based on the lack of supporting evidence being given by the Flight Attendant.
The Flight Attendant stated that if Mrs. Osteen would have apologized she would have not sued her. Think about it.
You can not make a decision to sue someone because they lacked in showing you love and kindness. God will give us all the lo The jury made a favorable decision for Mrs. Victoria Osteen based on the lack of supporting evidence being given by the Flight Attendant.
The Flight Attendant stated that if Mrs. Osteen would have apologized she would have not sued her. Think about it.
You can not make a decision to sue someone because they lacked in showing you love and kindness. God will give us all the love we need.
The flight attendant was crying out for Love and thought maybe that money would justify and fill her void. The flight attendant was having a stressful day already.
Another thing: Think about if someone pushed you or elbowed you in the chest. (What would you do?) (What would happen?) (Would there be noise?)
(Will others hear?) (Will the pilots and others employees get involved?) (Will there be a air police report filed?) (Will emergency vehicles be dispatched?)
(Will the flight attendant defend herself and strike back?)
(If the flight attendant was approached by a NON celebrity person or an ordinary person instead of Victoria Osteen would she have sued her?) (Did someone pressure the flight attendant to sue Victoria Osteen?) (Where are the physicians medical and psychiatric evaluations on the flight attendant?) (Why was her story inconsistent?) (Did the flight attendants friend get involved and testify against Victoria Osteen to get a share of the money?) (Is money and issue and the term racism was used to get attention?)
Think about it….In this world many people will believe a lie quicker than believing the truth. Its human nature
but on the other hand Go with your spirit and God’s word and agree with him.
Also If you don’t know an answer read the holy bible. Aaaahhh it’s so good and refreshing.
You should always receive excellent customer service from airline employees. If there was a spill it should have been cleaned up immediately and the flight attendant should have apologized to Mrs. Osteen and her family. This is good customer service.
Thank God all black women are not hateful. We have a lot of black women that are meek, loving, caring, sensitive, has self dignity, strong confidence, respectful, loving God, good character, and most of patient and longsuffering. That’s a virtuous woman
Of course we have challenges and test but a lot of women are mature and know that the bad situation is only temporary and they can cast that care upon God who cares for her. Now she can rest, have peace and have sweet sleep at night.
Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
I must admit their are good white people in the church and their are bad ones . I don’t know what happen in this case, this could have happen and because of the fame of the Osteens have they could have got over. If you look at the history with white people and the abuse of power with religion , money and African Americans the bad out weights the good. But I must add if you have an anointed white man from God he will do the Lords will no matter what ! Even if his own race turns on him .
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The jury made a favorable decision for Mrs. Victoria Osteen based on the lack of supporting evidence being given by the Flight Attendant.
Think about it….)the Flight Attendant stated that if Mrs. Osteen would have apologized she would have not sued her.
You can not make a decision to sue someone because they lacked in showing you love and kindness. God will give you all the love you need and more.
Also the flight attendant was crying out for Love or maybe having a bad day and thought maybe that money or attention would justify and fill that void.
Another thing: Think about It…..)If someone pushed you or elbowed you in the chest. (What would you do?) (What would happen?) (Would there be noise?)
(Will others hear?) (Will the pilots and others employees get involved?) (Will there be an air police report filed?) (Will emergency vehicles be dispatched?)
(Will the flight attendant defend herself and strike back?)
(If the flight attendant was approached by a NON celebrity person or an ordinary person instead of Victoria Osteen would she have sued her?) (Did someone pressure the flight attendant to sue Victoria Osteen?) (Where are the physicians medical and psychiatric evaluations on the flight attendant?) (Why was her story inconsistent?) (Did the flight attendants friend get involved and testify against Victoria Osteen to get a share of the money?) (Is money and issue and the term racism was used to get attention?)
Think about it….In this world many people will believe a lie quicker than believing the truth. Its human nature
If you disagree read God’s word and agree with him Aaaahhh it’s so good and refreshing. he will help you deal with issues
Regarding Continental Airlines you should always receive excellent customer service and strive to meet each customer needs. If there was a spill it should have been cleaned up immediately and the flight attendant should have apologized to Mrs. Osteen and her family and asked Mrs. Osteen if there is anything else that she can do to help make her flight better.(Of course with a smile) That is great customer service going above and beyond your call of duty.
Well Thank God all black women are not hateful. We have a lot of black women that are meek, loving, caring, sensitive, full of self dignity, confidence, respectfulness, loving God, good character, patient and longsuffering. That’s a virtuous woman
Of course we have challenges and test but a lot of women are mature and know that the bad situation is only temporary and they can cast that care upon God who cares for her. Now she can rest, have peace and have sweet sleep at night.
Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning
To the person about the comment for Mrs. Bynum
Mrs. Juanita Bynum please pray for her.
The statement made about she was unequally yoked is…..an ignorant statement (Ignorant means lack of understanding and knowledge)
Unequally yoked, Is a relationship that consists of a Christian and a Non Christian.
Mrs. Bynum and her husband were both Christians.
Now they both had weaknesses and all Christians have weaknesses.
We all have issues but when you make mistakes or sin….
God does not say….Oh you are no longer a Christian because you sinned or made a mistake. When you repent he forgives you and pick you up and say I love you and I will restore you.
The world automatically assumes that Christians should be perfect. Then the world justify and says Oh…that’s why I don’t go to church because I see this and that
But what does that have to do with you and God.
If someone jumps off a cliff…would you jump too.
The truth is that Christians are forgiving and they have a blood bought right to be forgiven of any sin. It’s called a Covenant. God has never has broken his covenant and never will.
god doesn’t like ugly wow you can’t messed with the child of god that lady knew she was wrong for that!!! the lord going to show her you can’t touch the woman of god.
God is all knowing,all seeing.And he is a god of love,God does not see black,white or redneck as some of you say.I lost both of m legs last year because a car hit me.I said that to say this. we need to pray for each other that’s what god would want us to do.We need to thank god for everything for the good and the bad.When we have jesus in our heart.We become one with jesus.So that means we are all brothers and sister which is black and white.
God bless you all
Ms. K
To all of you , please get out of this color thing,God see use as people not a color lets just love one of another Jesus is coming back , when,,,we don,t just no he is. I love you all and do,t no you I,s praying time ,it,s praying time
Cynthia… You are a wise woman.
Cynthia , you better said it girl this color things do need to stop and while. Black ppl are playing I am a dark skinned sister in CHRIST
and. Some of my own race have a problem with that and one thing about. That God is a God of peace and not of mess he loves us all
For he is L-O-V-E