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An Oklahoma pastor was fired after reporting missing church funds. His bishop just got arrested.
Pastor Jerry Beeson reported alleged financial misuse by Bishop Michael Hall; denominational leaders seized the church, fired Beeson, and months later the Halls were arrested on embezzlement charges.
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