Archive · 3 Oct 2025

Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse

Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse

Robert Morris, a former faith advisor to Donald Trump and the founder of Gateway Church, has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young girl.

The abuse occurred in the 1980s when the victim was 12.

He was charged with five felony counts.

Morris was sentenced to ten years in prison but will serve only six months.

He must register as a sex offender and pay restitution.

This happened after the victim, Cindy Clemishire, came forward.

She had attended his church and kept the secret for many years before speaking out.

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