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Ex-Gateway Pastor Claims 'Not One Dollar Was Misdirected' as Former Members Appeal Tithe Lawsuit

Former Gateway Church members appeal a dismissed lawsuit over alleged misuse of tithes, challenging the church's First Amendment defence in a federal court

International Business Times UK

Trump’s former spiritual adviser released from jail after sexually abusing child

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The Independent UK

Disgraced Gateway megachurch pastor released from prison after pleading guilty to sex abuse of a child

Robert Morris, 64, founder of Gateway Church, served six months for abusing a 12-year-old girl

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Trump's Former Spiritual Advisor Walks With 6 Months After Abusing A 12-Year-Old Girl

Robert Morris, a former spiritual adviser to Donald Trump and founder of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s — but will serve only six months in jail under a plea deal, shocking many.

International Business Times UK

Robert Morris of Gateway Church Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse: Here Are 5 Other Controversial Religious Leaders in History

Robert Morris, 64, the influential founder of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty on Thursday to felony charges of lewd or indecent acts with a child, according to reports.

International Business Times UK

Gateway megachurch announces it is cutting services as it continues to face blowback from Robert Morris sex-abuse allegations

Gateway Church, which once had over 100,000 regular attendees, will cut its Saturday services at almost all locations.

The Independent UK

Texas megachurch in ‘ruin’ following former Trump spiritual adviser Robert Morris’ child sex scandal

Gateway Church says donations, or tithing, have dropped significantly since the scandal involving its former pastor, Robert Morris

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Alleged child sex abuse victim of Gateway Church founder Robert Morris sues him for defamation

The disgraced televangelist has made millions ‘preaching about sexual immorality’ while attempting to downplay allegations that he raped 12-year-old Cindy Clemishire, a new lawsuit claims

The Independent UK

Elders are removed from Texas megachurch in latest fallout from Trump pal’s sex abuse scandal

Robert Morris previously served on Donald Trump’s faith advisory board

The Independent UK

Attendance has plummeted at Texas megachurch where leaders have resigned amid sex scandal

The church has seen a resignation, a firing, a protest and a name change since the sex abuse allegations against its founder came to light in June

The Independent UK

Megachurch Scandal Rocks Evangelical Community

Gateway Church faces challenges and changes after allegations of child sexual abuse involving founder Robert Morris.

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Pastor resigns from Texas megachurch over ‘moral issue’ — months after founder quit following child abuse claims

The Gateway Church, based in the Dallas suburb of Southlake, said executive pastor Kemtal Glasgow was fired because of a ‘moral failure’

The Independent UK

Dallas pastor removed for ‘inappropriate’ conduct as replacement’s ties to disgraced Gateway church are revealed

“Josiah has been in a prolonged and sustained season of struggle with his emotional and mental health which has been very painful for him and those around him,” a church elder told parishioners.

The Independent UK

Dallas megachurch faces new questions as disgraced founder’s son announces abrupt departure

The church said on social media earlier this week that the board of elders had “a few important updates they will be sharing during services this weekend.”

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‘Put a price on it’: Ex-Trump spiritual adviser reportedly asked sexual abuse accuser how much it’d take to buy silence

Newly obtained phone transcript reveals pastor Robert Morris asked an abuse accuser for a monetary figure to buy her silence

Texas Observer

Pastor’s Admitted Child Sex Abuse Roils Hotbed of Christian Nationalism

But some Texas Republicans, who’ve campaigned on ostensibly protecting children from sexualization, are conspicuously quiet.

The Independent UK

Ex-Trump spiritual adviser told sex abuse accuser she could be ‘criminally prosecuted’, emails reveal

Robert Morris admitted that he had engaged in ‘sexual behavior’ with a child, and resigned from his leadership duties at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas

Salon

Pastor warned abuse victim of prosecution

Morris, ex-Trump adviser & Texas pastor, told an accuser that she "could be criminally prosecuted" for restitution

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Texas Megachurch Pastor Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

Senior pastor Robert Morris resigns from Gateway Church in Texas amid sexual abuse allegations. An independent review is underway.

The Guardian - US

Pastor and ex-Trump adviser resigns after admitting to child sexual abuse

Robert Morris resigns from Texas church after admitting to sexually abusing girl in the 1980s, starting when she was 12

Salon

Ex-Trump adviser sexually abused child

Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris was previously a member of Trump's Evangelical Executive Advisory Board

The Independent UK

Megachurch pastor and ex-Trump faith adviser admits ‘inappropriate sexual behavior’ after molestation claim

His confession comes after Dallas pastor Dr Tony Evans, 74, announced he was leaving the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship ‘due to sin’

Salon

Churches violate law with endorsements

Tax-exempt churches are barred from endorsing in elections — but they're doing it anyway

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