UPDATE:
The jury in the Anthony Odiong trial entered deliberations for the punishment phase Tuesday morning.
The jury set a sentence of Life in Prison for Odiong early Tuesday afternoon.
The law firm representing victims in the case shared this statement, in part, with 25 News:
"We are beyond proud to get to know some of these brave survivors who spoke up on behalf of Justice for themselves and for our community."
"... we know that punishment of the abuser does not equate to healing for the abused. Inspired by these displays of unity and advocacy, Callahan & King looks forward to working to hold to account all persons and structures of power that helped prop up and support Anthony Odiong in perpetrating his abuse."
"We stand ready to provide comprehensive legal representation and unwavering support to survivors – regardless of age, faith, or gender – throughout every step of their journey towards healing and resolution."
ORIGINAL:
A jury has returned with a verdict of guilt on all counts in the 19th District Court trial for a former Waco priest accused of sexual assault.
Following an indictment in 2024, Anthony Odiong faced three counts of second-degree felony sexual assault.
Prosecutors have said evidence proves he fathered a child with one of his accusers.
Odiong served as a Catholic priest at St. Peters Catholic Student Center in Waco, and St. Mary's of the Assumption in West from 2007 to 2012.
