TX - Megachurch pastor Robert Morris admits to inappropriate sexual behavior after woman claims he molested her at age 12 - June 17, 2024

[Clearsky]

Pastor of Texas Megachurch Reportedly Admits 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior' After Woman Alleges Abuse from Age 12

A senior pastor at a Texas megachurch has admitted to past "inappropriate sexual behavior" with a "young lady" after he was accused by a woman of molesting her when she was 12 years old in the 1980s, according to a local media outlet.

people.com

The pastor's admission comes after a woman accused him of molesting her when she was 12 years old, per CNN.

 

[borndem]

At least he has admitted it...
What next? Grrrrr.

 

[iamshadow21]

At least he has admitted it...
What next? Grrrrr.

Except he's framing it like it was consenting adults and the lack of chastity was the problem.

Kissing and petting and young lady.

Not molesting and forcing himself on a child, which is the truth of the matter.

That's not accountability. He sounds like every other paederast talking about how 'mature' the child was for their age.

MOO

 

[TexLil]

Gateway Church founder Robert Morris appears in court (Friday May 9) on charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child​

Morris (previously) admitted to being “involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady," after Clemishire’s allegations were made public, but did not make reference to her age.

Gateway Church founder Robert Morris appears in court on charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child

The Gateway Church founder is charged with five counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in Oklahoma.

www.wfaa.com

 

[TexLil]

During yesterday's hearing, the Osage County, Oklahoma judge acknowledged Morris's presence in the courtroom and set the date for the next hearing, which will be Sept. 4.

Gateway Church founder Robert Morris appears in court for short hearing; victim Cindy Clemshire also in attendance

Cindy Clemshire, the victim in the case, was also in attendance. The judge set the next hearing for September.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[ChatteringBirds]

12-years-old, a mere child.

If the.allegations are true, he's a sick, evil man. A "young lady" would be 18 - 25 years old, IMO.

People who do this know perfectly well they are victimizing a child. But they also know how ingrained sexism and misogyny are in society, even today. And so they try to down-play the trauma and pain they created for a child.

 

[TexLil]

Robert Morris' million-dollar demand sparks backlash from Gateway Church members​

Former Gateway Church pastor and founder Robert Morris is demanding millions of dollars from the church for retirement payments, but it's not the only legal fight church is currently facing.

Members of the congregation say they're still waiting for answers —and questioning transparency amid other church disputes.

Gateway Church member Katherine Leach said she was shocked to learn that Morris is now demanding millions from Gateway Church after resigning in 2024. Morris stepped away from the church after allegations resurfaced that he sexually abused a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s. (... More at link below)

Robert Morris' million-dollar demand sparks backlash from Gateway Church members

Members of the congregation say they're still waiting for answers —and questioning transparency amid church disputes.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[AngTxGal]

Robert Morris' million-dollar demand sparks backlash from Gateway Church members​

Former Gateway Church pastor and founder Robert Morris is demanding millions of dollars from the church for retirement payments, but it's not the only legal fight church is currently facing.

Members of the congregation say they're still waiting for answers —and questioning transparency amid other church disputes.

Gateway Church member Katherine Leach said she was shocked to learn that Morris is now demanding millions from Gateway Church after resigning in 2024. Morris stepped away from the church after allegations resurfaced that he sexually abused a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s. (... More at link below)

Robert Morris' million-dollar demand sparks backlash from Gateway Church members

Members of the congregation say they're still waiting for answers —and questioning transparency amid church disputes.

www.cbsnews.com

Beware of ANY man who seeks opportunities to be alone with a young girl or teen girl, no matter what the reason. SO MANY instances of children and girls being victimized- sick sick sick!!

I played sports and had male coaches for four sports. Even male coaches int the 1980’s knew to leave doors open- to remove even an appearance of something sick and disgusting.
They were good guys, like older brothers, I loved them dearly. And they helped to shape who I became, and how I related to men, as did my wonderful Dad!

These cases infuriate me, young girls need positive male influence on their lives!! Not pervs

IMO

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

They owe him nothing to me.

 

[TexLil]

Gateway Church confirmed Wednesday it's laying off staff amid the child sexual abuse allegation against its founder and former pastor Robert Morris and a drop in donations.

Gateway Church laying off staff amid Robert Morris allegations, drop in donations

The church didn't specify how many staff members would be laid off.

www.wfaa.com

 

[TexLil]

A trial date is set for Cindy Clemishire's defamation suit against Gateway Church and its former lead pastor, Robert Morris.

The lawsuit, filed in June, alleges that Morris, his wife and church leadership knowingly spread false statements to cover up decades-old abuse and protect the church’s public image. The civil suit accuses Morris and Gateway Church of mischaracterizing the abuse as a consensual "relationship" with a "young lady," rather than the sexual assault of a child, WFAA previously reported.

The trial is set for June 15, 2026, according to court records filed by Dallas County Judge Emily Tobolowsky. The suit seeks $1 million in damages.

Trial date set for defamation suit against Robert Morris, Gateway Church

The suit alleges that Morris, his wife and church leadership knowingly spread false statements to cover up decades-old abuse.

www.wfaa.com