CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — William C. Robinson, a pastor working for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries in Corpus Christi, received 10 years probation after sexually abusing an underage family member.
According to his indictment, Robinson sexually abused an underage family member between July 11, 2015 and June 27, 2022. The arrest affidavit states the sexual contact with the child began when she was nine.
“The offender in this case, by his own omission and by his acts, give cause for concern for the child’s safety as well as others, which warrants his apprehension,” the arrest affidavit stated.
Robinson was arrested on June 11, 2022.
On March 22, Robinson appeared in the 319th District Court where he accepted a plea deal that would avoid any jail time. He pleaded guilty to one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, one count of sexual assault of a child, and three counts of indecency with a child. In exchange for his plea, Robinson received 10 years deferred adjudication. If he complies with the terms of his probation, once he serves his sentence, Robinson can have the charges removed from his record.
The judge also ordered Robinson to serve 120 hours of community service, stay away from the victim, and take parenting classes. He will have a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Plus, his internet access will be monitored.
The image of a pastor who was respected in the community suddenly collapsed due to his corrupt actions, causing public outrage and questioning his faith. This incident is a warning to those who hide their evil nature behind a veneer of hypocrisy, and at the same time affirms the severity of the law against anyone who violates it.
The pastor, who is considered a spiritual guide for his parishioners, is caught in a spiral of sin, abusing their trust to satisfy his personal desires. These corrupt acts have trampled on the faith of parishioners, making them hurt and angry.
The incident caused the pastor to receive probation, marking a suitable punishment for his wrongdoings. However, this sentence is only a small part of the atonement for what he has done. The stain caused by his immoral acts will forever haunt this pastor, causing him to lose respect and position in the community.
This incident is a wake-up call for those who are hiding their evil nature behind a veneer of hypocrisy. Even though they wear religious robes, they cannot escape the punishment of the law and the judgment of conscience. Trust in spiritual guides needs to be built on sincerity, integrity and true ethics.
At the same time, the incident also shows the importance of speaking out to denounce wrongdoing, especially when it comes from people with positions and influence in society. Being silent means supporting bad people, allowing them to continue harming others.
The story of the fallen pastor is a valuable lesson for the whole community. It reminds us of the importance of upholding ethics and integrity and being wary of hypocrisy. Only strong condemnation from the community and the strictness of the law can repel wrongdoing and restore trust to honest people.
