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Court Shields Church From Abuse Lawsuit | Texas News
An appellate court has sided with Gateway Church and three former elders, blocking most of Cindy Clemishire’s lawsuit over childhood sexual abuse by former pastor Robert Morris — citing religious freedom and the church’s right to handle internal disputes. The ruling, which reverses a lower court decision, has drawn sharp criticism from Clemishire’s attorney and state lawmaker Jeff Leach, who warns it undermines accountability for child abusers. While the church praised the decision and expressed sympathy for Clemishire, Morris himself was previously convicted and jailed for his crimes. The…
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