Summary
A Texas pastor, Robert Morris, admitted to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s. He pleaded guilty and received a 10-year sentence, of which he will serve six months in jail and the rest on probation. Morris must register as a sex offender and pay financial restitution.
Key Facts
- Robert Morris founded one of the largest megachurches in the U.S., Gateway Church.
- He pleaded guilty to felony child abuse charges from events in the 1980s.
- Morris was sentenced to 10 years but will serve six months in jail.
- He is required to be on probation and register as a sex offender.
- Morris must pay $250,000 in restitution.
- The victim, Cindy Clemishire, testified in court about the abuse she suffered.
- The abuse occurred when Morris lived with Clemishire's family in the 1980s.
- Morris was a spiritual adviser to former President Donald Trump.
