The day before he was set to stand trial, the former Munford pastor accused of sexually assaulting teenagers was expected to make a plea deal. However, no deal with the state was reached Monday. Ronnie Gorton, who was the pastor at the now-shuttered Awakening Church, was indicted in both March 2018 and July 2018 after three teenaged boys accused him of sexually assaulting and … [Read more...] about No plea deal for former Munford pastor Ronnie Gorton
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Mother of four indicted for sexual abuse, neglect
A Millington mother, currently pregnant with her fourth child, was charged in a 13-count indictment last week. Ashley Nicole Thomas, 28, was charged with aggravated child neglect (8 and under), aggravated child neglect, four total counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, criminal responsibility for rape of a child (four total counts), sexual battery by an authority figure and … [Read more...] about Mother of four indicted for sexual abuse, neglect
Former pastor Ronnie Gorton charged in another 44-count indictment
Ronnie Gorton, the former Munford pastor indicted in March for molesting two teens, was indicted for 44 more sex crimes last week. Appearing in court for a status hearing on other charges on Tuesday, July 10, Gorton was arrested and arraigned on the new ones. According to court documents, the new charges allege Gorton abused another teenaged victim from November 2014 until … [Read more...] about Former pastor Ronnie Gorton charged in another 44-count indictment
Details about Ronnie Gorton’s new charges aren’t yet clear
Ronnie Gorton, the former pastor accused of molesting two teenagers, was back in court for a status hearing this week and was arrested on a new indictment. Details of that new indictment have not yet been released and are not expected until Gorton is arraigned on Monday, July 16. The 39-year-old was originally indicted in March, just weeks after being accused of molesting two … [Read more...] about Details about Ronnie Gorton’s new charges aren’t yet clear
Munford man sentenced to 25 years in child rape case
When his victim, who is now 10 years old, took the stand, David Henson looked down at the counsel table. As she started speaking, he wouldn’t look at her, but to his left where deputies were gathered instead. “You really hurt me,” she told him while giving a victim impact statement Tuesday morning. “I just want you to know that you should feel guilty. That’s all I have to … [Read more...] about Munford man sentenced to 25 years in child rape case
Judge reduces Ronnie Gorton’s bond
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
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
