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American Scandal

Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker | Holy War | 3

Jun 25, 2024
Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's empire crumbles in 1987 due to scandal. Facing intense scrutiny, legal battles, and a high-profile trial. After Jim's guilty verdict, he starts a new ministry focused on apocalypse preparation and faces legal troubles in 2021.
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  • Jim Bakker's scandal exposed financial mismanagement and unethical practices within PTL.
  • Bakker's trial for fraud revealed his deceitful actions and deflection of blame.

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Jerry Falwell Takes Charge of Cleaning Up PTL's Mess

Jerry Falwell steps in as acting president of PTL after Jim Baker's scandal with Jessica Hahn. Falwell discovers financial mismanagement and unethical practices within PTL, such as overselling Lifetime Partnership Program. He cancels the Forgiven PR campaign and Lifetime Partnerships, emphasizing the need for change.

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