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Texas jurors began deliberating the sentencing phase for Anthony Odiong after a guilty verdict on two counts of sexual assault.
Odiong, 57, faces five years to life for first-degree sexual assault and two to 20 years for second-degree charges.
Witnesses described a pattern of misconduct spanning more than a decade during the sentencing phase.
Prosecutors argued the assaults used Odiong’s spiritual authority to coerce victims.
Defense supporters testified Odiong followed probation rules and was compassionate toward parishioners.
The case raised questions about church handling of misconduct, with prior suspensions noted by witnesses.
Odiong’s sentencing could be influenced by whether his alleged conduct violated clergy vows and parishioner trust.
The sentencing phase included testimony about financial and personal implications, such as jail calls.
Odiong was ordained in Nigeria in 1993 and naturalized as a U.S. citizen.
Jurors weighed how much Odiong’s conduct reflected on the church’s accountability measures.

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Latest development: major outlets retracted claims of 215 unmarked child graves at Kamloops Residential School.
The controversy underscores media bias concerns and how initial reporting shaped public perception.
Taxpayers funded investigations into soil anomalies after the debunked claim, totaling hundreds of millions.
Arson and vandalism against churches followed the sensational reporting and public reaction.
The report argues the narrative surpassed the facts, shaping policy and public sentiment.
The Globe and Mail issued a cautious editorial after retracting early claims.
Experts and community leaders questioned the timing and verification of the initial discovery.
The piece connects media coverage to real-world violence against religious institutions.
The report places blame on Western media for fueling a damaging narrative during a sensitive period.
The author calls for stronger verification and accountability in reporting on Indigenous issues.

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