2 hours ago
Latest Updates
Featured Posts
Get in Touch
Location:
123 Innovation Street
Tech District, CA 94105
123 Innovation Street
Tech District, CA 94105
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone:
+1 (234) 567-890
+1 (234) 567-890
Megachurch Minister and FormerTrump Adviser Admits Guilt to Sexual Abuse of a Minor
The head of one of the largest large congregations in the United States, the pastor, has admitted guilt to molesting a 12-year-old girl in the state of Oklahoma during the 1980s period.
The pastor, sixty-four, entered a guilty plea on that day in Osage county district court on five criminal counts of inappropriate acts with a minor. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but under an agreement will only serve half a year in county jail.
He will be listed as a sex offender and pay a quarter million dollars in restitution.
Background of the Legal Matter
The former minister established Gateway church in Southlake, Texas. He grew it into one of the top 10 largest megachurches in the United States, with over twenty-five thousand visitors weekly.
The victim, 55, the woman who came forward as the victim of the abuse, was present in the courtroom as he pleaded guilty. In a prepared statement she stated: “There is no such thing as agreement from a child of twelve. We were not involved in any improper relationship. I was not a young woman but a child. You performed a criminal act against me.”
Her sister a family member also read a statement, saying: “You pretended to be holy, preaching from big pulpits. As you hid behind your facade, we’ve known you are nothing but a predator.”
The pastor resigned from the congregation the previous year after the victim went public. She had devoted many years seeking justice for the abuse.
Details of the Abuse
The molestation began in 1982 when Morris, then 21, was a itinerant preacher. He stayed with Clemishire’s family in their residence, where he invited the girl into his bedroom.
The abuse continued for the next four-year period.
A leaked transcript of a phone call showed that in 2005, the pastor tried to bribe the victim into silence, saying to her to “name your price”.
Downfall and Connections
Morris’s conviction marks a remarkable fall for the pastor. At his peak, he authored multiple popular books and his sermons were transmitted around the world.
He also became a spiritual adviser to the former president. He joined the presidential advisory group during the initial Trump administration and was involved in an effort to organize evangelical voters for him in last year’s presidential campaign.
The former president also visited the church in 2020 where he praised Morris and his leadership as “wonderful individuals with a stellar reputation”.
Tracy Carr
A digital strategist passionate about blending creativity with technology to drive impactful online experiences.
Recent Posts
News
News
News
News
News
September 2026 Blog Roll
August 2026 Blog Roll
July 2026 Blog Roll
June 2026 Blog Roll
May 2026 Blog Roll
April 2026 Blog Roll
March 2026 Blog Roll
February 2026 Blog Roll
January 2026 Blog Roll
December 2025 Blog Roll
November 2025 Blog Roll
October 2025 Blog Roll
Sponsored News
News
Sounding the whistle on racial discrimination ended my professional journey - Luther Burrell
Tracy Carr
News
News
News
Kyle Pitts Hat-Trick Powers Atlanta Remarkable Fightback Victory Against Buccaneers.
Tracy Carr
News
Why the Democratic Party Refuses to Release its 2024 Election Autopsy: The Inside Story.
Tracy Carr
News