Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

muriel_volestrangler

(101,308 posts)
Wed Jun 23, 2021, 06:18 PM Jun 2021

Jim Bakker must pay $156k for hawking "silver solution" as a Covid cure

Victory for reality and honesty:

Missouri Attorney General Recoups $156,000 in Restitution, Settles Case Against Jim Bakker and Morningside Church

“Today I’m pleased to announce that the Missouri Attorney General’s Office has obtained a consent judgment against Jim Bakker and Morningside Church Productions that results in $156,000 in restitution and strong safeguards to prevent the marketing of ‘silver solution’ as a cure or treatment for COVID and other medical issues,” said Attorney General Schmitt. “My Office will continue to work tirelessly on behalf of Missouri consumers, and will not hesitate to take action when those consumers are being defrauded.”

Under the consent judgment, which was signed yesterday by Judge Alan Blankenship, Bakker is not allowed to sell or advertise “silver solution” as a way to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure any disease or illness, and must return an additional $90,000 to consumers who purchased “silver solution” between February 12, 2020, and March 10, 2020.

Restitution checks will be mailed to Missouri consumers who purchased the “silver solution” no later than 30 days after the execution of the consent judgment, and upon receipt of the check, those consumers will have 90 days to cash the check. Bakker has already refunded a number of customers, which, combined with the $90,000, totals up to roughly $156,000 in restitution.

https://ago.mo.gov/home/news/2021/06/23/missouri-attorney-general-recoups-%24156-000-in-restitution-settles-case-against-jim-bakker-and-morningside-church
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Jim Bakker must pay $156k for hawking "silver solution" as a Covid cure (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler Jun 2021 OP
Naturally TFG Will Be Fined For Advocating Hydroxychloroquine SoCalDavidS Jun 2021 #1
I wish they could put him back in prison, Haggard Celine Jun 2021 #2
Seems to be a lifelong con-man LeftishBrit Jul 2021 #3
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience»Jim Bakker must pay $156k...