ExPriest

Judge Orders Return of Electronics to Ex-Priest Amid Scandalous Altar Incident, But Data Wiped to Prevent Leaks

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Pearl River, Louisiana – A state judge has directed the return of electronics belonging to a former Roman Catholic priest who confessed to obscenity charges related to a scandalous incident that occurred in 2020. Travis Clark was found having sexual encounters with two dominatrices atop an altar, a story that gained national attention. Judge Ellen Creel’s ruling, issued on August 4, permitted law enforcement to return several electronic devices, including cellphones, tablets, and computers, which had been seized during Clark’s investigation. However, the ruling included a stipulation that all data on these devices must be … Read more

Ohio Strengthens Laws Against Child Grooming as Controversial Ex-Priest Nears Release

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Columbus, Ohio — Ohio’s new legislation aimed at intensifying penalties for sexual predators who groom children mirrors a pressing societal need for increased child protection. This commitment to safety coincides with the imminent release from prison of a former Cincinnati priest, Geoff Drew, originally incarcerated for sexually assaulting a young boy in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The law arrives at a critical juncture, just as Drew, whose 2021 guilty plea to rape charges shocked the community, had his request to avoid registering as a sex offender denied by a Hamilton County judge. This … Read more