The court witnessed Robert Morris, the founder of the megachurch Gateway, accept responsibility for the molestation of Cindy Clemishire, a moment she had sought for decades. The admission marked a significant fall for Morris, whose career included international broadcasts, best-selling books, and a role as a faith advisor. Clemishire, who came forward in June 2024 with allegations of sexual abuse beginning in 1982 when she was 12 years old, prompted Morris’s immediate resignation from Gateway. Though Clemishire initially told her parents and church leaders, she was unable to get restitution from Morris, after he suggested she was responsible for the interactions.
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Two Romanian men have filed lawsuits in California’s U.S. District Court accusing former Riverside megachurch pastor Paul Havsgaard of sexually abusing and trafficking children at a Bucharest shelter he ran for years. The plaintiffs, along with dozens of other children, were allegedly lured by Havsgaard with promises of shelter and education. The lawsuits also name Harvest Christian Fellowship founder Greg Laurie and other church leaders, claiming they failed to prevent the abuse despite reports and red flags. Havsgaard is accused of egregious acts of sexual abuse, including exploitation for sex work, and the church is accused of negligence and providing significant financial support to the alleged abuser.
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Leaders of Mexican megachurch indicted in New York on federal sex trafficking charges. It’s hard to ignore the sheer scale of this, the fact that we’re talking about leaders of a megachurch with millions of followers, people who essentially held cult-like power. They lived lives of extreme wealth, a generational kind of wealth that, frankly, should have come with a much heavier dose of responsibility. The irony is, they could have had it all if they’d just stayed away from the most egregious of sexual offenses.
Leaders of Mexican megachurch indicted in New York on federal sex trafficking charges. It begs the question of what these leaders were thinking.… Continue reading
Former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris, 63, has been indicted on five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child stemming from incidents beginning in 1982 when the victim was 12. The alleged abuse, which lasted four years, came to light after the victim, Cindy Clemishire, publicly accused Morris of sexual abuse. Morris, who resigned from his position last year following admission of “inappropriate sexual behavior,” faces up to 20 years in prison per count. The Oklahoma Attorney General stated there will be no tolerance for such crimes, especially when committed by those in positions of power.
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Lawyers for megachurch pastor and Trump advisor Robert Morris blame 12-year-old for ‘initiating’ sexual contact.
The news of lawyers for megachurch pastor and Trump advisor Robert Morris blaming a 12-year-old for ‘initiating’ sexual contact is not only appalling but also a stark reminder of the depravity that some individuals are capable of. It is disheartening to see how victim-blaming has become a common defensive tactic in cases like these. No matter the circumstances, a child should never be held accountable or deemed responsible for sexual abuse perpetrated against them.
The idea that a grown man could justify his actions by claiming a 12-year-old initiated any form of sexual contact is not only disgusting but serves to highlight a larger issue of accountability and responsibility.… Continue reading
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