A Nigerian-born Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, is convicted in the United States for sexually assaulting women under the guise of spiritual care. Multiple reports say the case is heard in Waco, where a jury finds him guilty on counts including first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault. The conviction follows testimony from two women who describe assaults connected to his pastoral or spiritual role.
The reporting also describes Odiong’s background and church service. One outlet says he is 57 and has been ordained in Nigeria in 1993 before moving to the United States, where he later serves in Catholic parishes in Texas and Louisiana, neighboring states. Another outlet adds that he is a naturalized US citizen.
The sources agree on the outcome of the trial and the general nature of the allegations, while they emphasize different details such as the jury composition and biographical information. The reports do not indicate a sentencing outcome in the provided summaries.
