A Michigan priest known for leading a religious artefact tour and hosting an exorcism podcast, was charged with putting the hair of a teenage girl in her mouth and using it to floss her teeth. Ta.
Father Carlos Martins, a Catholic Church member and co-host of the Exorcist Files podcast, was charged with a misdemeanor battery in Illinois due to the November incident.
The “Exorcist Files” podcast, accompanied by a book with the same title, boasts Martins' ability as an exorcism expert, telling his personal story.
The incident was dismantled on November 21, 2024 during the relics of St. Jude Tour at the Queen's Diocese of Apostres Parish in Joliet, Illinois.
According to a criminal charge reviewed by Fox News Digital, Martins “grabed the 13-year-old girl by the hair and placed it in “the floss movements” 'in her mouth'.
The Joliet Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that Martins was “groaning” in the back of the teenage girl following a strange interaction.
Following the interaction, the religious tour was immediately closed, with local law enforcement interned and called to the scene.
The priest faced an employee of Joliet's parish and was told, “He must leave our parish and leave our parish.”
“In the abundant attention, the worship of artefacts and evening masses has been cancelled.” The parish said in the release.
Martins was disposed by the Joliet Police Department, arrested and released as awaiting his pretrial hearing, Will County's 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Justice Records showed.
The date for Martins' next court is set for Feb. 24, but he will not need to appear at that trial hearing, Will County officials said.
In a statement, The mate of the cross, The religious order, which the Church's treasures are affiliated with, said the church agreed to withdraw from his pastoral duties after being informed of the allegations.
“He is entitled to a legitimate process, just like the accused,” the church said. “The Crucifixion views allegations of misconduct as an urgent matter that requires serious attention. We pray for all those affected by this painful situation. .”
Martins' status with the Archdiocese of Detroit is currently listed as “ministry revoked.” Church website.
Martins' attorneys could not be reached for comment.
