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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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Updated: Mar 13th, 2025, 2:05 PM ET

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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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