Robert Morris, the founder of a Texas megachurch, has been indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a minor, with incidents dating back to the 1980s. The indictment claims that Morris began abusing a 12-year-old victim during December 1982 while he was a traveling evangelist. This case has garnered significant attention due to Morris's previous role as a prominent evangelical supporter in political circles, particularly his affiliations with Donald Trump and others. Morris resigned from his church last year, and the case has stirred conversations about the safety of children in religious settings.
The indictment against Robert Morris alleges he engaged in lewd acts with a child over four years starting in December 1982, when the alleged victim was 12.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed the seriousness of the case, emphasizing the exploitation of the church's position by the accused.
Morris had been a prominent evangelist and supporter in political circles, mobilizing conservatives in favor of Trump's 2024 campaign before his indictment.
Despite the serious allegations, Morris continued to have influence, having hosted Trump at Gateway church in 2020 and received political backing from notable figures.
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