![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")
Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Atletico Madrid about permanently signing Portugal forward Joao Felix. Felix had a loan stint at Chelsea in 2023 and was a fan favourite. (Yahoo Sports)
Chelsea will no longer pursue a move for Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion after talks broke down following issues over the contract terms. The La Liga club had reportedly agreed a £34.5 million deal with the Premier League club. (New York Times)
Stuttgart are in talks to sign Armando Broja on loan from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old Albania striker open to joining the German club. (Sky Sports Germany)
AC Milan are keen on a loan move with an option to buy for Roma’s 26-year-old English striker Tammy Abraham but face competition from Bournemouth, Everton and Leicester City. (Calciomercato – in Italian)
Nottingham Forest have rejected Atalanta’s bid of more than €20m (£17.1m) for Wales defender Neco Williams, 23. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are planning a move to sign French winger Kingsley Coman on loan for the season, with Bayern Munich prepared to let the 28-year-old leave. (Football Insider)
Brentford striker Ivan Toney is being looked at by Saudi Pro League clubs, with Al-Ahli keen on the 28-year-old England international. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle United are targeting a move for Manchester United striker Nikita Parris, 30, as they look to achieve promotion into the Women’s Super League. (Guardian)
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has one year left on his Reds deal and the 33-year-old Netherlands international says there has been no change to his contract situation. (Liverpool Echo)
Brazil keeper Ederson, 30, has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia but says he is staying at Manchester City after talks with manager Pep Guardiola. (Mirror)
Leicester City have made a £23.2m bid for 24-year-old Panathinaikos and Greece striker Fotis Ioannidis as they continue talks to try to bring in Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha, 31, from Galatasaray. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Brentford have agreed a deal to sign Sweden midfielder Jens Cajuste from Napoli on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy for about £10m. (Football Insider)
Borussia Dortmund are set to sign 21-year-old Germany forward Maximilian Beier from Hoffenheim in a deal worth just over €30m (£25.7m). (Sky Sports Germany)
