Robert Morris, Former Texas Megachurch Pastor, Indicted on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church and a former spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, has turned himself in to authorities in Oklahoma following an indictment on multiple counts of lewd acts with a child. Reports indicate that Morris was booked and released shortly after, amidst growing scrutiny and reactions from the church community. The indictment comes after a multi-county grand jury reviewed evidence related to alleged child sexual abuse, including charges stemming from incidents involving a minor. Morris has expressed intentions to plead not guilty as details of the case unfold.
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