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Lawyer for Texas megachurch pastor blamed girl for "inappropriate" sexual contact
Four church elders, including Morris' son, have taken a voluntary temporary leaves while an internal review is done.
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Four church elders, including Morris' son, have taken a voluntary temporary leaves while an internal review is done.
Gateway Church elders said Robert Morris didn't disclose key details about his "extramarital affair."
Gateway Church leaders said they've hired a law firm to conduct an independent inquiry into the allegations.
A week ago, Pastor Robert Morris was still the leader of Dallas' Gateway Church. Now, his former members are getting ready to return to the sanctuary, trying to shake the shame and pain of molestation allegations.
More than 40 years since the alleged abuse, questions have surfaced about why there's no chance of civil liability.
Robert Morris allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl between 1982 and 1987.
Cindy Clemishire told CBS News Texas that the Gateway Church founder is downplaying what really happened.
The student's parents have filed a lawsuit against the school district in Collin County, which they accuse of failing to report what happened to police.
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Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
A west Texas school built in 1909 for Mexican and Mexican American students as part of "separate but equal" education segregation was designated as a national park.
Wednesday morning is muggy across Dallas-Fort Worth and the day will be hot and humid despite more cloud cover on the way.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
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"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
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McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
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Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
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One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
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Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
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Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
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Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.