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Former Hillsong leader Houston's drink-driving charge

Former Hillsong pastor Brian Houston is facing drink driving charges in the US. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Former leader of global Pentecostal mega-church Hillsong Brian Houston says he was "under immense pressure and emotional strain" when he was charged with driving under the influence in the US.

Mr Houston was charged in Orange County, California, last February, after recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.08, according to court records obtained by The Daily Telegraph.

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