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Accused Texas megachurch pastor to surrender in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges

Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church, faces five charges of lewd acts with a child and could receive up to 100 years in prison if convicted, according to the Oklahoma attorney general.
Cindy Clemishire accused Morris of sexually abusing her from ages 12-17 and expressed gratitude for the authorities involved in the indictment.
Gateway Church's Executive Pastor, Nic Lesmeister, stated the church is not involved in the investigation and will not provide updates on the court proceedings.
Morris's attorney plans to enter a not guilty plea, and a judge has set his bond at $50,000 plus the surrender of his passport.

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