Priest accuser hopes Texas conviction will keep him from victimizing others
A Texas jury has convicted priest Anthony Odiong of sexual assault, following accusations from multiple women. One accuser, known as Hadassah Doe, expressed hope that the conviction will prevent Odiong from abusing others in the future. She criticized church officials for failing to act on her earlier reports of abuse, which could have mitigated the suffering of other victims.
- ▪Anthony Odiong was convicted by a Texas jury of repeated sexual abuse against two women.
- ▪Hadassah Doe, the first woman to publicly accuse Odiong, hopes the conviction will stop him from manipulating future victims.
- ▪Church officials in Louisiana failed to act on earlier reports of Odiong's misconduct, leading to further suffering.
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Anthony Odiong in November 2023. Photograph: YouTube page of St Anthony of Padua church of Luling, LouisianaView image in fullscreenAnthony Odiong in November 2023. Photograph: YouTube page of St Anthony of Padua church of Luling, LouisianaNew Orleans clergy abusePriest accuser hopes Texas conviction will keep him from victimizing othersWoman, who says Anthony Odiong pressured her into sex acts, says church officials failed to act when told of abuseRamon Antonio Vargas in New OrleansSun 31 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 31 May 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe first woman to publicly accuse a Roman Catholic priest who was convicted by a Texas jury on Friday of repeated adult, criminal clergy sexual abuse has said she “can only hope he is kept from continuing to…
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