Indictment of Pastor Robert Morris on Child Sexual Abuse Charges

SOURCE apnews.com
Former pastor of a Texas megachurch indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges dating back to the 1980s. The victim, referred to as C.C., was 12 years old when the alleged abuse started. Morris resigned from the church last year after the allegations surfaced.

Key Points

  • Charges of lewd or indecent acts with a child dating back to 1982
  • Victim was 12 years old at the time of the alleged abuse
  • Morris resigned from the church after the allegations surfaced
  • Potential prison sentence of up to 20 years for each of the five charges

Pros

  • Justice being served after almost 43 years for the victim
  • Legal system holding abusers accountable

Cons

  • Allegations of child sexual abuse
  • Exploitation by a person in a position of trust