Controversy
Dollar is known for his controversial teachings of prosperity theology. He has been criticized for his lavish lifestyle as he owns two Rolls-Royces, a private jet, a million dollar home in Atlanta, and a $2.5m home in Manhattan, which he sold for $3.75m in 2012. Dollar has refused to disclose his salary and Creflo Dollar Ministries received a grade of "F" for financial transparency by the organization MinistryWatch.
Dollar was subpoenaed during divorce proceedings between heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield and Holyfield's second wife, Janice Itson, after Itson alleged that Holyfield had donated $7 million to Dollar's ministry just before he filed for divorce.
On June 8, 2012, Dollar was arrested in Fayetteville, Georgia on charges of allegedly attacking his 15-year-old daughter. The initial report stated Dollar's 15-year-old daughter accused him of strangling her, throwing her to the ground, and spanking her with his shoe after she argued with him about going to a party at 1 in the morning. Dollar's 19-year-old daughter reportedly witnessed the altercation in question and corroborated her sister's version of events. The official charges were simple battery and cruelty to children, both misdemeanors. He was later released on a $5000 bail.
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