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Church Doctrine Shields Abuse Accusers | Texas News
A Texas appeals court has thrown out a lawsuit by sexual assault survivor Cindy Clemishire, who accused Gateway Church of downplaying abuse she suffered as a 12-year-old at the hands of its founder, Robert Morris. The ruling hinges on the “ecclesiastical abstention doctrine,” which shields churches from civil court scrutiny over internal matters — even when it involves child predators. Clemishire’s attorney, state Rep. Jeff Leach, called the decision “deeply troubling,” warning it could let religious groups evade accountability for covering up abuse. He vows to fight on, potentially taking…
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