Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church, has been indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. The allegations come from Cindy Clemishire, who accused Morris of sexually abusing her from the ages of 12 to 17, starting in 1982. The abuse reportedly began during a Christmas visit in Hominy, Oklahoma, and continued for over four years.
Morris resigned as senior pastor in June 2024 after Clemishire publicly accused him. He admitted to “inappropriate sexual behavior” but claimed it involved a “young lady” and not a child. Clemishire, however, emphasized that she was only 12 years old at the time.
The Oklahoma Attorney General, Gentner Drummond (who briefly represented Clemishire in 2007 in a planned lawsuit against Morris), highlighted the gravity of the case, stating that there can be no tolerance for those who exploit children. The statute of limitations does not apply to this case because Morris was not a resident of Oklahoma.
