![Rev. Fr. Anthony Odiong, a US-based Nigerian Louisiana Catholic priest, was arrested in Florida on Tuesday for possessing child pornography, according to law authorities. The suspect is reportedly accused of many other cases of sexual assault. The Waco, Texas, Police Department announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that officers detained Father Anthony Odiong in Ave Maria, Florida, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service. Waco police announced in March that they had received "credible information" about a sexual assault allegedly committed by Odiong in Texas in 2012. “During the subsequent investigation, a case of possession of child pornography was uncovered,” the police said. The priest was apprehended in Florida by the Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Waco Police Department said that he will be extradited to Texas. Odiong had previously served in the Archdiocese of New Orleans before being removed as priest in December of last year due to controversy over homilies in which he claimed, among other things, that the Catholic Church was being taken over by "the gays." At the time, the priest was also accused of abusive behaviour; a Louisiana lady claimed in U.S. bankruptcy court that Odiong had committed both financial and sexual abuse against her. Prior to joining the New Orleans Archdiocese, Odiong served in at least two Texas parishes. On Tuesday, Waco police stated that during their sexual assault investigation, "the presence of other survivors was revealed." “Multiple women have come forward to tell similar experiences as the sexual assault survivor who reported the initial allegation,” the police department said. “Survivors’ experiences ranged from sexual assault and indecent assault, more commonly recognised as groping, and financial abuse, with some survivors experiencing every element of Anthony Odiong’s manipulation.” The police said they “believe there may be more survivors, and we wish to speak with anyone who [has] had similar encounters” with the priest. The Archdiocese of New Orleans issued a brief news release on Tuesday noting Odiong's arrest in Florida. The archdiocese “encourages anyone with any information to contact law enforcement,” the release said.](https://chronicle.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ezgif-6-4730550ede-300x200.jpg "Is Anthony Odiong still a priest after life in prison sentence over rape?")
Bayern Munich set up a Champions League semi-final date with PSG after they came out on top of a seven-goal thriller against Real Madrid.
Five goals were scored in a frantic first half of a quarter-final second-leg thriller before the game devolved into a tactical fight after the interval, with both teams reducing the pace.
It appeared that extra time would be required to decide the conclusion, but Real Madrid substitute Eduardo Camavinga was shown a second yellow card for time-wasting after a foul on Harry Kane four minutes from time.
With a minute remaining, Luis Diaz struck a crucial blow with his 24th goal of the season.
The former Liverpool forward played a one-two with Jamal Musiala before curling a shot into the top corner after a small deflection.
Real had led three times, but Kane netted his 50th goal of the season as Bayern, who led 2-1 in the first leg, replied each time.
They assured there would be no comeback from the 15-time European champions when Michael Olise curled in a fourth in extra time to record a 4-3 win on the night and a 6-4 victory on aggregate.
