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Catholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before acting
The Catholic Church in Texas delayed acting on allegations of sexual misconduct against priest Anthony Odiong, extending his temporary role at a Louisiana church despite multiple complaints from women. Internal church documents show leaders sought to prolong his assignment by three years, leading to his eventual life prison sentence in June.
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