Swaggart’s T.V. audience and influence declined sharply in early 1988, when it was revealed that he had an ongoing relationship with a prostitute. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/february/21/newsid_2565000/2565197.stm
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Swaggart’s T.V. audience and influence declined sharply in early 1988, when it was revealed that he had "consorted" with a prostitute, i.e., watched her undress. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/february/21/newsid_2565000/2565197.stm