Bond was reduced Friday afternoon for Ronnie Gorton, the former pastor accused of molesting two teenagers. Charged in a 47-count indictment earlier this month, Gorton's bond was originally set at half a million dollars. At Gorton's request, Judge Joe Walker III reduced his bond to $100,000. Gorton was arrested March 6 and charged with five counts of aggravated sexual … [Read more...] about Judge reduces Ronnie Gorton’s bond
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Watch as Ronnie Gorton is arraigned
Appearing via video, the Munford pastor accused of sexually assaulting three teenage victims was arraigned in Tipton County Circuit Court at noon Monday. Ronnie Gorton, 39, was charged a week ago in a 47-count indictment. The nearly four dozen charges included five counts of aggravated sexual battery, 17 counts of sexual battery by an authority figure, two counts of … [Read more...] about Watch as Ronnie Gorton is arraigned
Munford pastor indicted on 47 counts of sexually assaulting teens
On Monday, former Awakening Church worship leader Ronnie Gorton was indicted on 47 counts of sexually assaulting teenagers. Last month, Gorton, 39, was accused of sexually assaulting at least two minors. He was indicted for incidents involving three, however. The nearly four dozen charges included five counts of aggravated sexual battery, 17 counts of sexual battery by an … [Read more...] about Munford pastor indicted on 47 counts of sexually assaulting teens
Munford pastor accused of molestation
A Munford pastor has been accused of sexually assaulting minors. According to an affidavit obtained by the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, a minor has accused 39-year-old Ronnie Gorton, who pastors The Awakening Church in Munford, of sexual assault, molestation and rape. The incidents have been ongoing, but the most recent occurred on Jan. 31. Tipton County Sheriff’s Office … [Read more...] about Munford pastor accused of molestation
