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Hillsong Church faces legal troubles and internal review of finances
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Hillsong Church is facing legal investigations into the alleged concealment of child sex abuse, and an internal review into its finances after claims of misuse of millions of tax-deductible donations. The church board is also accused of helping to cover up the abuse carried out by its founder's father.
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