Indictment of Former Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris on Child Abuse Charges
Robert Morris, former pastor of Gateway Church, indicted in Oklahoma for child sexual abuse spanning over four years, starting in 1982.
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Former Gateway Church pastor Robert Preston Morris, 63, has been indicted on five counts of child sexual abuse stemming from allegations made by Cindy Clemishire. She claims the abuse occurred from 1982 to 1986, when she was 12 years old. The Oklahoma Attorney General expressed the need for zero tolerance against sexual predators, emphasizing the severity of abuse by a pastor. Morris resigned from the church last year after allegations became public. He may face up to 20 years in prison for each charge, while the church stated it is cooperating with the investigation and praying for those affected.
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Robert Morris has been indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison for each charge.
The statute of limitations does not apply in this case because Robert Morris was not a resident or inhabitant of Oklahoma at any time.
Gateway Church has stated that it is aware of the legal actions and is grateful for the justice system's efforts to hold abusers accountable. The church continues to pray for the victim and those affected.
Robert Morris was a former spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump and hosted Trump at Gateway Church during a 2020 event.
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