Summary
A Texas pastor, Robert Morris, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s, but he will only serve six months due to a plea agreement. He must also pay $250,000 and register as a sex offender. Morris is the founder of Gateway Church and was a member of President Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board.
Key Facts
- Robert Morris is a Texas megachurch pastor.
- He admitted to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s.
- Morris pleaded guilty to five felony counts in court.
- He was sentenced to 10 years but will serve only six months in jail.
- Morris will pay $250,000 in restitution and register as a sex offender.
- He founded Gateway Church in Texas.
- Morris was part of President Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board in 2016.
