Oklahoma Mega-church Pastor Robert Morris Indicted on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris, 63, indictments on charges of child sexual abuse after a 43-year wait for justice.
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An Oklahoma court has indicted Robert Morris, a former Texas megachurch pastor, on five counts of child sexual abuse stemming from allegations made by Cindy Clemishire, who claims the abuse began when she was 12 years old. Morris surrendered to authorities on March 18, 2025, following the indictment, which emerged from a multi-county grand jury investigation. Morris, who resigned from Gateway Church last year upon Clemishire's public accusations, faces up to 20 years imprisonment per charge. The Oklahoma Attorney General emphasized the gravity of the allegations, highlighting the responsibility of figures in positions of trust.
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Robert Morris is charged with five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. He could face up to 20 years in prison for each charge.
Robert Morris was the founding pastor of Gateway Church. He resigned from his position after the allegations surfaced. The church also placed some of its elders on temporary leave as part of an investigation.
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