This is not been a good week for pastors in Michigan as passions are high, and during times that met of the cloth are more scrutinized than ever, probably best that anybody in that position of power uses their best judgment when it comes to making a public appearance.

It was only a few days ago that a Grand Rapids priest was fired after a video surfaced of him mimicking Elon Musk’s Nazi salute. Now there is a Detroit priest who’s accused of doing something even more messed up.

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Father Carlos Martins is well known as one of the cohosts of the exorcist files podcast, as well as hosting various religious relic tours in the area. Recently in Illinois, he came under fire and is now being charged with a misdemeanor battery count over a very odd incident that allegedly took place on November 21, 2024.

As Stella Maris Media reported, the girl alleged that while she was waiting in line to view the relic of Saint Jude the Apostle in Joliet, Illinois, she claims Martins came up to her, said something about her hair, and then grabbed a portion of it, and began making a flossing motion with his mouth.

The young girl also alleged that he sat behind her and was making growling noises. However, Father Martins is strongly fighting back against these allegations, as Marcella Burke, the attorney for Father Martins commented:

These charges are egregious and unfounded. The evidence will show that Fr. Carlos did not ‘floss’ with a student’s hair or ‘growl’ among other completely false and repulsive accusations — this is a takedown of a good priest and an attempted shakedown of the Church. We are confident in the legal process and look forward to our client being fully exonerated. We will continue to vigorously defend his rights and reputation.

 

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