Newly uncovered transcript has revealed a troubling attempt by Robert Morris, former spiritual adviser to Donald Trump and founder of Gateway Church, to silence a sexual abuse accuser through financial compensation.
The transcript, detailed in a report by Raw Story on Thursday, June 27, 2024, documents a phone call between Morris and Cindy Clemishire on September 22, 2005. Clemishire had accused Morris of abusing her starting in the 1980s, when she was just 12 years old.
During the call, Morris allegedly urged Clemishire to “put a price on it,” suggesting a monetary settlement in exchange for her silence, as reported by NBC News.
Legal experts have condemned Morris’s actions, highlighting the potential legal ramifications. “Offering money in exchange for silence in a case of sexual abuse is not only morally reprehensible but also legally problematic,” said legal analyst Susan Harrington. Such actions could be interpreted as an attempt to obstruct justice and undermine the credibility of the accused.
The scandal involving Morris underscores ongoing scrutiny of individuals linked to Donald Trump, amid a backdrop of multiple legal challenges faced by the former president himself, including recent indictments and civil liabilities.
