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Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas, pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse in Oklahoma, involving a girl in the 1980s. He received a suspended 10-year sentence, will register as a sex offender, and pay restitution. The case highlights ongoing issues of abuse within religious communities.
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Former UFC champion BJ Penn was arrested in Hawaii after an alleged assault. He was charged with third-degree assault following an incident at a home in Hilo. Penn, who has a history of legal issues this year, posted bail and is scheduled for court on December 2.
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Florida is set to execute Mark Allen Geralds on December 9, 2025, making it the 18th execution in the state this year under Governor DeSantis. Geralds was convicted of multiple crimes including murder, with appeals pending. The state leads nationwide in executions for 2025.