Where Is Jim Bakker Now Today? Jim Bakker is a renowned Televangelist and former host of “The PTL Club.” He created an evangelical empire with his late wife, Tammy Faye. However, In 1989, Jim Bakker was found guilty involving in a scandal then he was sentenced to prison. Where is he now? Let’s dive into the full information.
Where Is Jim Bakker Now Today?
Former Televangelist, Jim Bakker is currently 83 years old as of January 2023. He lives his life with his second wife Lori Beth Graham in the United States. He is currently the host of “The Jim Bakker Show” since 2003.
Jim Bakker, American Televangelist, was involved in a sexual scandal in December 1980. It was revealed that Bakker had sex with American model Jessica Hahn. He was indicted on several federal charges including mail and fraud charges in 1989.
For his wrong deeds, He was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of several charges.
He was later released from prison in 1994 because the evidence was not strong. His sentence was reduced to eight years. Bakker’s first wife Tammy Faye got divorced from him when was in jail.
He later got married to Lori Beth Graham in 1998. They adopted five siblings. Although, Jim previously shared his two children with his first wife Tammy Faye, who died in 2007. As of 2023, Jim Bakker has a total of seven children.
What Is Jim Bakker Doing Now?
Jim Bakker is a media personality, who has created an empire in several fields like Christian ministry, broadcasting networks, and theme parks although there is no information available about him as of 2023.
He hosted his own television show “The Jim Bakker Show” from 2003 to 2021.
Is Jim Bakker Still in Prison?
No, Jim Bakker is not in prison. Because he was released from prison in 1994 due to not having strong evidence against him. Jim Bakker was convicted involving several frauds in 1989 including a sexual scandal.
