Former Waco Priest Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexual Assault

Odiong sentenced to life in prison, but questions remain over Church handling of case

A disgraced priest who served for years in Texas and Louisiana has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of sex crimes last week. The 57-year-old convict, Father Anthony Odiong of the Diocese of Uyo, Nigeria, served for years in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, and in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The jury that heard the case for the 19th District Court of Texas’s McLennan County in Waco, Texas, also pronounced the sentence, w…

Is Anthony Odiong still a priest after guilty verdict? Diocese of Austin weighs-in

The question,is Anthony Odiong still a priest, has been raised following his sentencing and sexual assault trial.The Diocese of Austin provided the below statement to25Newson Tuesday after Odiong's sentencing:As of today, Anthony Odiong is still a priest, however he is prevented from functioning as a priest by Church authorities. We understand that this might be confusing to those who are not well acquainted with the law of the Church, but it is…

Life in prison, fines for former priest Anthony Odiong

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — UPDATE: A jury has assessed former Catholic Priest Anthony Odiong two 20 year sentences and two $10,000 fines, plus life imprisonment for a first class charge. This comes after Odiong spent a week in court for his sex crimes. On Friday, the jury found Anthony Odiong guilty of all charges [...]

Former Luling priest who was convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prison

Anthony Odiong must serve at least 30 years for exploiting his spiritual authority as a clergyman for sex with his congregants.

Former Waco priest sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault

Anthony Odiong has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted on multiple counts of sexual assault.

U.S.: Nigerian-born Catholic Priest Sentenced To Life In Prison After Being Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Several Women

A jury in Waco, Texas sentenced Nigerian-born Reverend Father Anthony Odiong to life in prison Tuesday after being found guilty of sexually assaulting several women. Prosecutors say the full number of victims may never be known. Prosecutors argued Odiong used his power and position as a Catholic priest to exploit victims, with his abuse ranging from unwanted kissing during confession to a sexual relationship that lasted years. The defense sought…