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Oral Roberts U. accused of political, other misconduct.(AROUND THE STATES)(Oral Roberts University)

Article from: Church & State Article date: November 1, 2007

Oral Roberts University, the creation of the famous televangelist by the same name, has drawn some unwanted press attention surrounding a slew of allegations of financial, political and ethical misconduct.

The charges came to light with a lawsuit against the private Oklahoma religious school by three former professors who insist they were fired for speaking out against the university's involvement in a local political race.

John Swails, Tim Brooker and Paulita Brooker claim that Oral Roberts' son, Richard, ...

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