Megachurch Founder Robert Morris Waives Hearing in Oklahoma Abuse court Case

Court Move

Robert Morris, the 64-year-old founder of a Texas megachurch, waived his preliminary hearing in Osage County, moving the case closer to trial or a potential plea.

Allegations

A grand jury indicted Morris for multiple child sex abuse charges, alleging abuse of a 12-year-old beginning Dec. 25, 1982, continuing for three years.

What’s Next

The next court date is set for early October. Morris remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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