Robert Morris

Lawyers for megachurch pastor and Trump advisor Robert Morris blame 12-year-old for ‘initiating’ sexual contact

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