Anthony Odiong, a 57-year-old Roman Catholic priest, is on trial in Texas for allegedly exploiting his position to engage in sexual relations with vulnerable female congregants. During court proceedings, it was reported that Odiong responded with the phrase 'we are but men' when confronted by the son of a woman he was providing spiritual guidance to, who caught the priest in a sexual act with his mother. The trial continues as Odiong faces charges related to the abuse of his clerical status.
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Texas priest faces trial for alleged sexual exploitation of congregants
Anthony Odiong, a Texas priest, is on trial for allegedly abusing his position to engage in sexual acts with vulnerable female congregants. Testimony revealed that he responded 'we are but men' when confronted by a woman's son who caught him in the act.
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Catholic priest said ‘we are but men’ when challenged over sex with spiritual directee, court hears
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Texas priest faces trial for alleged sexual exploitation of congregants
