A disgraced televangelist once at the center of a major financial scandal has resurfaced in public view, reigniting scrutiny over his past legal troubles and the downfall of his high-profile ministry. The figure, who co-founded a widely watched Christian television program with his late wife, was later convicted of fraud and conspiracy following a high-profile trial that exposed financial misconduct. Decades after serving prison time, his recent appearances have drawn renewed attention to the controversies that defined his career. The resurgence comes as questions linger over the legacy of the ministry he helped build and the circumstances that led to its collapse.
US televangelist Jim Bakker co-founded The PTL Club with his then-wife Tammy Faye before being jailed for fraud and conspiracy.
