No, that's actually exactly what Sharpton claims:
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20010416&c=3&s=sherman
http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/1203/p01s04-uspo.html
But I believe you're closer to the truth as to what the real situation is/was.
Good grief...what puff pieces! Sharpie Sharpton makes Father Divine look like a saint...well, almost. LOL