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Texas Priest on Trial for Sexual Assault Established as Father of Child with Congregant

Anthony Odiong, a priest on trial in Texas for sexual assault, has been established as the father of a child with a congregant, according to DNA evidence presented by prosecutors. The trial is ongoing, with charges related to the exploitation of his position as a priest.

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Prosecutors in Texas have presented DNA evidence indicating that Anthony Odiong, a Roman Catholic priest on trial for sexual assault, fathered a child with a woman to whom he was providing spiritual guidance. This revelation emerged on the third day of the trial, where Odiong faces charges of exploiting his priestly status to engage in sexual relationships with three congregants. The incident reportedly occurred around 2023 while he was serving outside New Orleans.

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Priest on trial for sexual assault in Texas had child with Louisiana congregant, prosecutors say

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