Jim Bakker Scandals Explained as Televangelist Dies at 86
Summary
Jim Bakker, a televangelist who built a large Christian TV empire, died at age 86. He became famous in the 1970s but was later involved in scandals related to sexual misconduct and financial crimes, which led to his prison sentence.Key Facts
- Jim Bakker died at 86 years old, as announced by his second wife, Lori.
- Bakker was known for hosting The PTL Club with his first wife, Tammy Faye.
- The PTL Club was part of a large evangelical media empire including a TV network and a Christian theme park.
- In 1987, scandal arose when it was revealed PTL paid a church secretary to keep quiet about a sexual encounter with Bakker.
- Further investigations uncovered financial wrongdoing in Bakker’s ministry.
- Bakker was convicted on 24 counts of fraud and conspiracy.
- He was sentenced to 45 years in prison but served nearly five years after his sentence was reduced.
- Bakker spent 66 years preaching the Christian gospel.
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