![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")
Substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke scored stoppage-time goals to give Chelsea a late 4-2 home win against Championship side Leicester City on Sunday, securing a place in the FA Cup semifinals.
The encounter had everything a classic cup tie should have, including end-to-end action, a missed penalty, a red card, a botched own goal, and some sublime goals.
Chelsea appeared to be in complete control at halftime thanks to goals from Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer, while Raheem Sterling had a poor penalty saved by Jakub Stolarczyk’s legs.
However, Leicester scored in the 51st minute thanks to a terrible blunder by Chelsea’s France defender Axel Disasi, whose ball back from distance flew straight into his own goal.
Ten minutes later, Stephy Malvididi scored a superb solo goal, dribbling and sidestepping Malo Gusto before curling the ball into the top corner to bring Leicester level.
In the 71st minute, Leicester’s Callum Doyle pinched Nicolas Jackson’s heel as the striker raced towards goal.
Referee Andy Madley signalled a penalty and a yellow card, but following a VAR review, he determined that the foul occurred just outside the penalty area and altered the yellow to red because Jackson was clear for goal.
Chelsea tormented Leicester, scoring 26 shots to the Championship side’s five, but they also squandered several opportunities and made numerous mistakes.
Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has faced criticism for several of his team’s league performances this season, claimed the game was tougher than it needed to be.
“Because if we score in the first half all the chances we create, it is finished in 45 minutes,” he said.
He added that fans who have booed Chelsea off the pitch in some recent games should trust him.
“Fans are entitled to show their emotion. For us, we try to emphasise to our fans not to criticise. They want the best for our team and players. But we are in a project. We need support and to really believe. We are trying to build something.”
He said he would support Sterling who was booed off when substituted after missing a couple of big chances as well as the penalty.
“The feelings weren’t good for him but I am going to support him. He has an unbelievable CV. Playing for big teams, an experienced player.”
But it was Pochettino’s late substitutes who turned the match round.
With eight minutes added on, Chukwuemeka turned Cole’s expert back flick into the net and Madueke looped home a brilliant shot from distance to make it four just before the final whistle.
Chelsea, who lost the League Cup final to Liverpool last month, will be at Wembley again next month for their sixth FA Cup semi-final in eight years.
They will meet either Coventry City, Manchester City or the winners of Sunday’s late quarter-final tie between Manchester United and Liverpool.
Leicester, who have led the Championship for several months, return to their pursuit of promotion to the Premier League.
Manager Enzo Maresca said their main target was the league. “We don’t like to lose games but the effort and performance was very good. We scored twice but then the red card completely changed the dynamic.”
Chelsea join Coventry City who stunned Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City who beat Newcastle United in the last four of this season’s FA Cup.
