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Wife of televangelist Benny Hinn files for divorce

by Associated Press

OneNewsNow.com

February 19, 2010

ORANGE, CA - The wife of televangelist Benny Hinn has filed for divorce in California. 

Suzanne Hinn filed the papers in Orange County on Feb. 1, citing irreconcilable differences after more than 30 years of marriage. The papers note that the two separated on Jan. 26.
    

Hinn's ministry released a statement saying, "Although Pastor Hinn has faithfully endeavored to bring healing to their relationship, those efforts failed."
    

Hinn's TV broadcasts are seen by millions of people around the world and he travels the globe in his ministry's plane, named Dove One, holding events he calls "Miracle Crusades" that promise healings.
    

Critics and watchdog groups have accused Hinn of raising money to enrich himself. He is one of six televangelists under investigation by Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley, the ranking Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, over whether he complied with IRS rules for nonprofits.
    

Hinn has said on his website that external auditors ensure his compliance with IRS regulations.