Texas Megachurch Pastor Freed Early from Oklahoma Custody

Robert Preston Morris, the founder of a prominent Texas megachurch, has been released from an Oklahoma jail. Morris, age 64, had previously resigned from his pastoral role following a guilty plea.

The conviction stems from charges related to the sexual abuse of an Oklahoma woman that occurred during the 1980s. Officials in Osage County confirmed his early release took place on Tuesday.

Details of the Release and Conviction

The news confirms the release of the religious leader who faced charges stemming from decades-old allegations. Morris pleaded guilty to the offense before his departure from the church leadership.

According to Osage County authorities, the release occurred earlier this week. The specific terms or reasons for the early release were not detailed in the initial reports.

Background of Robert Morris

Robert Morris is widely known as the founder of a large Texas-based megachurch. His guilty plea resulted in his stepping down from his position as pastor.

The case involved actions committed against a woman in Oklahoma several decades ago, leading to the legal proceedings and subsequent incarceration.