Scamfluencers ENCORE: Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker: The God Fraud | Part 2 | 139
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Dec 31, 2024 In a riveting tale, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker navigate their post-scandal lives. Tammy reinvents herself as a beloved TV personality, while Jim returns to televangelism with a twist—selling apocalypse products. Legal battles and personal crises shape their paths, revealing their complex legacies. From courtroom drama to Tammy's rise as a queer icon and Jim's dubious health claims, the podcast explores the absurdity and tragedy of their journeys. Tune in for insights on survival humor and the ethical dilemmas of faith exploitation.
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Trial and Verdict
- Jim Bakker's trial concludes with a guilty verdict on 24 counts of fraud and conspiracy.
- Tammy Faye sings a hymn outside the courthouse after the verdict.
Reactions to Verdict
- Despite facing serious consequences, Jim maintains his innocence after being found guilty.
- Tammy Faye sings outside the courthouse, and they both look surprisingly joyful in photos.
Sentencing and Divorce
- Jim Bakker's initial 45-year sentence is reduced to 18 after a successful appeal.
- Tammy Faye divorces Jim while he's in prison and marries Roe Messner.
