Summary
Robert Morris, a former pastor from Texas who was once on Donald Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board, pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges. The abuse took place in Oklahoma, starting when the victim was 12 years old. This case brings attention to issues of abuse in religious communities.
Key Facts
- Robert Morris was once a senior pastor at Gateway Church in Texas.
- He served on Donald Trump’s Evangelical Advisory Board in 2016.
- Morris pleaded guilty to five counts of child sexual abuse.
- The abuse occurred from 1982 to when the victim was 16 years old.
- The case was heard in Osage County District Court, Oklahoma.
- The Oklahoma Attorney General highlighted the abuse of trust due to Morris's position.
- The victim waited many years for legal action to be taken.
- This situation draws attention to discussions about abuse within religious groups.
