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Texas megachurch pastor resigns after woman claims he sexually abused her starting when she was 12 Headline from ABC 7 Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments
The Gateway Church founder, Pastor Robert Morris, admitted to inappropriate behavior with a 12-year-old but denied sex took place.
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Jun 18, 2024
Texas megachurch accepts senior pastor’s resignation after allegations of ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a minor
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Texas megachurch pastor resigns after woman claims he sexually abused her starting when she was 12
Headline from ABC 7 Chicago · 20 reports in this development
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The Christian Post
Pastor Robert Morris resigns as overseer at Church of the Highlands ↗ (opens The Christian Post) Published Jun 17, 2024
The Christian Post's feed description Texas megachurch Pastor Robert Morris has resigned as an overseer of the Church of the Highlands.
NBC New York
Pastor Robert Morris resigns from Gateway Church after child sex abuse allegation ↗ (opens NBC New York) Published Jun 17, 2024
NBC New York's feed description Pastor Robert Morris had admitted to “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady.” Church elders say they weren’t told the age of the person...
CBS News
Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris resigns after ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Jun 17, 2024
CBS News's feed description Robert Morris allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl between 1982 and 1987.
CNN
Texas megachurch accepts senior pastor’s resignation after allegations of ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a minor ↗ (opens CNN) Published Jun 17, 2024
Same headline from 3 more outlets CNN's feed description A Dallas-area megachurch accepted the resignation of senior pastor Robert Morris on Tuesday after allegations of a past inappropriate relationship with a 12-year-old surfaced last week.
Fox News
Texas megachurch pastor resigns after woman says he sexually abused her in the 1980s ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Jun 18, 2024
Same headline from 8 more outlets Fox News's feed description Robert Morris, the pastor of a megachurch in Texas, has resigned after being accused of sexually abusing a woman on multiple occasions between 1982 and 1987.
ABC 7 Chicago
Texas megachurch pastor resigns after woman claims he sexually abused her starting when she was 12 ↗ (opens ABC 7 Chicago) Published Jun 18, 2024
Same headline from 5 more outlets ABC 7 Chicago's feed description The Gateway Church founder, Pastor Robert Morris, admitted to inappropriate behavior with a 12-year-old but denied sex took place.
Washington Times
Texas megachurch pastor resigns after reports of sexual abuse ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Jun 18, 2024
Washington Times's feed description The pastor of a Texas megachurch has resigned after a woman said he had sexually abused her on multiple occasions in the 1980s, beginning when she was 12.
The Boston Globe
Texas megachurch pastor resigns after sexual abuse allegations ↗ (opens The Boston Globe) Published Jun 18, 2024
Same headline from 1 more outlet The Boston Globe's feed description The board said it had hired a law firm to conduct an independent investigation into the abuse allegations made public last week by a woman who is now 54.
Washington Examiner
Pastor of Texas megachurch resigns following sexual abuse allegations ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Jun 18, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description Robert Morris has resigned as pastor at a Dallas megachurch after a woman said he sexually abused her, beginning when she was 12 years old, for more than four years.
AL.com
Texas megachurch pastor and Trump spiritual adviser resigns after sex abuse allegation ↗ (opens AL.com) Published Jun 18, 2024
AL.com's feed description The board said it had hired a law firm to make sure they “have a complete understanding of the events” from 1982 to 1987.
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