![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 "Odiong: US-based Nigerian Catholic priest convicted over sexual assault")
Marcus Rashford scored a fantastic free kick as Barcelona defeated rivals Real Madrid to win their 29th La Liga title with three games left in the season.
The England forward gave the hosts the lead before Ferran Torres added a second with a beautiful finish as Hansi Flick’s side cruised to win in El Clasico at the Nou Camp.
When both players scored, they raced to their head coach, who had lost his father the previous weekend.
Barcelona are now seven titles behind record holders Real Madrid after winning Spain’s top flight in consecutive seasons.
They have gone on an 11-game winning streak in La Liga to secure the title and lead their opponents by an unbeatable 14 points.
Barcelona’s dominant home form has helped them win the title, with this being their 18th victory in 18 games in front of their own fans.
Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, got them off to a great start with an early free-kick into the top corner beyond Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, whose faint touch couldn’t keep the ball out.
A wonderful play in the 18th minute, with Dani Olmo’s exquisite flick setting up Torres to score, increased their lead.
Aurelien Tchouameni started the game for Real Madrid after being involved in an altercation with teammate Federico Valverde, who was concussed during the confrontation and missed the game.
Under-pressure Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa was unable to inspire his team, with Gonzalo Garcia missing one of their few chances on goal in the first half.
Rashford had a chance for his second goal, but Courtois made a superb stop.
Vinicius Junior did get a shot on Barcelona’s goal in the second half, but goalkeeper Joan Garcia shut him down.
Chants of “Championes, Championes” sounded through the renovated Nou Camp as the clock trickled down to announce that the home team had regained their La Liga title, with Robert Lewandowski coming close to making it 3-0 late on.
