Texas megachurch pastor and Trump ex-spiritual adviser accused of sexual abuse
after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her in the 1980s has been indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges, that state’s attorney general’s office said Wednesday.12 years old and Morris was a traveling evangelist staying in Hominy, Oklahoma , with her family, according to the attorney general’s office.
The abuse allegedly continued for four years.Cindy Clemishire, Morris’ accuser, said in a statement that she is very grateful to the authorities who have worked to make the indictment possible and is hopeful “justice will ultimately prevail.” “After almost 43 years, the law has finally caught up with Robert Morris for the horrific crimes he committed against me as a child,” said Clemishire, now 55. “Now, it is time for the legal system to hold him accountable.” Conn. mom allegedly held gaunt stepson captive for decades before he lit fire to escape 'inhumane' conditions: 'Something out of a horror movie'Government shutdown likely after Schumer says Senate Dems will block GOP funding bill The Associated Press typically does not name people who say they have been sexually assaulted, but Clemishire said she would like her name included. Phone numbers associated with Morris were either disconnected or messages were not immediately returned Wednesday. It was unclear whether he has an attorney. “There can be no tolerance for those who sexually prey on children,” Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement. “This case is all the more despicable because the alleged perpetrator was a pastor who exploited his position. The victim in this case has waited far too many years for justice to be done.”Cindy Clemishire revealed she was sexually abused by the elder Morris when she was just 12 back it he 1980s. Megachurch pastor Robert Morris’s board blasts him over alleged sex abuse of girl, 12, after previously claiming he was ‘reformed’ It said in a statement Wednesday that its members are praying for Clemishire and “all of those impacted by this terrible situation.” “We are aware of the actions being taken by the legal authorities in Oklahoma and are grateful for the work of the justice system in holding abusers accountable for their actions,” the statement said. Morris resigned last year from the church after allegations came to light on the religious watchdog blog The Wartburg Watch. Clemishire told The Dallas Morning News last year that she met Morris in 1981, when he was a traveling preacher and began preaching at her family’s church in Oklahoma. She said Morris and his wife and young son became close to her family. She said he was staying at her house in 1982 when the abuse began. The church has multiple locations in the area. It is among the largest in the United States, according to the attorney general’s office.Robert Morris founded Gateway Church in Southlake in 2000 and its membership has grown to one of the largest in the country at 100,000 members.Morris could face up to 20 years in prison for each of the five charges, according to the attorney general’s office. He was not in custody as of Wednesday. Conn. mom allegedly held gaunt stepson captive for decades before he lit fire to escape 'inhumane' conditions: 'Something out of a horror movie'Government shutdown likely after Schumer says Senate Dems will block GOP funding billCanada's new PM immediately takes shot at Trump over trade war, 51st state comments: 'Will destroy our way of life'Tamra Judge addresses her ‘RHOC’ future after saying she quit the show: ‘I just hit a wall’Gabby Windey Stuns Andy Cohen By Admitting She “Still Hasn’t Seen A Dime” From ‘Traitors’ Season 3 Win ‘Last Take’ Director Explains Decision to Show Shocking On-Set Footage From Day Of Halyna Hutchins’ Death: “I Didn’t Necessarily Want to Include That” Cindy Clemishire revealed she was sexually abused by the elder Morris when she was just 12 back it he 1980s.Robert Morris founded Gateway Church in Southlake in 2000 and its membership has grown to one of the largest in the country at 100,000 members. Conn. mom allegedly held gaunt stepson captive for decades before he lit fire to escape 'inhumane' conditions: 'Something out of a horror movie'
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