Jim Bakker, disgraced televangelist who went to prison, dies at 86 The Washington PostTelevangelist Jim Bakker, who built a faith-based empire before resigning amid scandal, dies at 86 CNNJim Bakker, who lost his televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86 WCIVJim Bakker, Television Preacher Felled by Sex and Financial Scandals, Dies at 86 The New York TimesJim Bakker, whose PTL ministry fell to scandal and fraud, dies at 86 NBC News