A Nigerian‑born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sXxually assaulting women who were under his spiritual care.
Odiong, 57, was found guilty on one count of first‑degree sXxual assault and two counts of second‑degree sXxual assault after a trial held in Waco, Texas. According to court proceedings, the assaults occurred while he was serving as a priest and providing spiritual guidance to the victims.
Prosecutors told the jury that he used these sessions to isolate the women and then touched them inappropriately without their consent. The victims said he exploited his position as a priest, making them believe the acts were part of spiritual care or healing.
The jury returned the guilty verdicts after hearing testimonies detailing how Odiong abused his position as a clergyman to take advantage of the women who trusted him for counseling and pastoral support.
Sentencing is expected to follow, where Odiong could face substantial prison time under Texas law.
Hmmm, this reminds me of the abuse I suffered in my teenage years in the early 90s by a priest of an Anglican church who was supposed to be my piano teacher, I couldn't tell my brother that registered me (he was in Uni and no phone then), I eventually stopped going. I couldn't even tell anyone.
ReplyDeleteI hope he is sent to jail.
Bv God's Favor
May God heal your heart and grant you justice.
DeleteChai...so sorry about your ordeal dear 🤗
DeleteSo sorry. May God heal your heart 🙏
DeleteWho knows how long he's been into this evil act . God finally exposed him. Soiling God name under the cloak. Let him go serve his terms. Wicked Fr. 🙄
ReplyDeleteCheck his Nigerian work records. You'll see the covering of wickedness in the name of "leave it for God".
ReplyDeleteThis is terrible & totally shameful!
ReplyDelete'Making them believe the acts were part of spiritual care or healing'
God forbid evil 😡
Imagine the the act, hmmm
DeleteGod's judgement go hot oo
Na Wooo
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