Indictment of Pastor Robert Morris on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges stemming from incidents in the 1980s. Accuser grateful for indictment and hopeful for justice. Morris faces up to 20 years in prison for each of the five charges.
Key Points
- Accusations of child sexual abuse against former pastor Robert Morris
- Allegations dating back to the 1980s when Morris was a traveling evangelist
- Indictment in Oklahoma on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child
- Victim identified as C.C. who was 12 years old at the time of the alleged abuse
- Morris facing potential 20 years in prison for each charge
Pros
- Authorities taking action against alleged perpetrator of child sexual abuse
- Justice being sought for victim after many years
- Awareness being raised about the issue of sexual abuse in religious contexts
Cons
- Horrific crimes of child sexual abuse alleged to have been committed by a pastor
- Impact on the victim's life and the lives of those connected to the accused