Texas Republicans Vow To Expand Statute Of Limitations In Wake Of Megachurch’s Alleged Molestation Scandal

July 5, 2024 Christianists, Republicans

Religion News reports:

Robert Morris, former senior pastor of the prominent nondenominational Gateway Church headquartered in Southlake, Texas, resigned two weeks ago after Cindy Clemishire accused him of molesting her for four years, beginning when she was 12. The case has prompted calls for reforms not only in the church but at the state Capitol.

“These actions demand public exposure, should never be tolerated, and any person who harms a child should and must be held accountable,” said Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline, a Fort Worth Republican whose district neighbors Southlake.

State Rep. Jeff Leach, a conservative Christian who chairs the powerful Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee, told the political newsletter Quorum Report that he plans to hold hearings and consider all remedies, including changing statutes of limitation in such cases.

Read the full article. The Catholic Church has fought such expansions, including limited “look back” periods that allow civil lawsuits.



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