A Catholic priest is tentatively scheduled to plead guilty to sexual assault charges involving vulnerable women he encountered during his ministry.
Odiong, who’s 55, has been in the spotlight for a while now. He’s accused of abusing his position to exploit vulnerable women. It’s a pretty heavy situation, and the hearing is coming up soon.
His attorney mentioned that while the hearing is scheduled, it’s still tentative. So, nothing is set in stone just yet. The district attorney’s office in Waco has said they can’t share much since the case is still ongoing.
What’s shocking is that Odiong has reportedly fathered at least two children with women he allegedly assaulted. This has raised eyebrows and added to the seriousness of the charges against him.
There’s DNA evidence linking him to one of the children, which makes things even more complicated. He’s facing multiple charges of sexual assault, and the police have identified over ten alleged victims connected to him.
Odiong was arrested in Florida after a long investigation. He had been living there after his time in the church. He was ordained in Nigeria back in 1993 and later moved to the U.S. to serve in various parishes.
His time in Louisiana was marked by a lot of community support, but it seems that behind the scenes, there were serious issues. The church had received complaints about his behavior with women, but it took a while for action to be taken.
Now, as he prepares for this hearing, the community is left to grapple with the fallout. It’s a tough situation for everyone involved, and many are watching closely to see how it unfolds.