| − | Swaggart’s T.V. audience and influence declined sharply in early 1988, when it was alleged 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] | + | Swaggart’s T.V. audience and influence declined sharply in early 1988, when reports surfaced 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] He resigned his ministry, was put on probation by his church, and apologized to his wife. Two years later, he resumed [[televangelism]] on BET. |