Tag: Dallas, Texas

Defamation Lawsuit Against Gateway Church: Most Claims Dismissed by Appellate Court Citing Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine

August 20, 2026

In a recent appellate court decision, most claims in a defamation lawsuit against Gateway Church were dismissed, affecting the case brought by Cindy Clemishire, who alleges she was sexually abused by former Gateway pastor Robert…

Gateway Church Wins Dismissal in Tithe Misuse Lawsuit Citing First Amendment Protection

August 15, 2026

In a recent legal development, Gateway Church has successfully had a lawsuit dismissed by a federal district judge in Texas. The lawsuit, filed by congregants Katherine and Gary Leach, along with Mark and Terri Browder,…

Federal Funding Changes Delay Opening of Dallas Homeless Shelter for Veterans and Vulnerable Populations

August 13, 2026

Six years after the city of Dallas acquired it to serve as permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless, a North Oak Cliff hotel remains vacant. The former Hotel Miramar, now known as the 1950…

Judge Dismisses $100 Million Lawsuit Against Gateway Church and Robert Morris, Citing First Amendment Protections

August 13, 2026

In a significant legal development, a federal judge has dismissed a $100 million lawsuit against Gateway Church and its founder, Robert Morris, citing First Amendment protections. The lawsuit accused the church of misleading donors about…