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Brian Houston Quits Hillsong Amid Investigation
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Hillsong founder Brian Houston has stepped down from his position following an internal investigation. Houston is set to face court in December charged with concealing information about alleged child sex offences, which has brought up claims of lies, betrayals, and financial fraud against the church.
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