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