US woman resolves misdemeanor case opened after accusing priest of predatory behavior
Heather Jones of Alabama says two-year probation agreement leaves her ‘free and clear’ of legal matterAn Alabama woman has resolved a misdemeanor case that authorities opened against her within days of speaking out about a Roman Catholic priest whom she accused of predatory behavior.Heather...
<p>Heather Jones of Alabama says two-year probation agreement leaves her ‘free and clear’ of legal matter</p><p>An <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/alabama">Alabama</a> woman has resolved a misdemeanor case that authorities opened against her within days of speaking out about a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/07/alabama-catholic-priest-sex-minor">Roman Catholic priest</a> whom she accused of predatory behavior.</p><p>Heather Jones had publicly recounted that she was 17 when the priest, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/13/alabama-priest-robert-sullivan">Robert “Bob” Sullivan</a>, arranged to provide her financial support in exchange for companionship including sex – prompting him to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/28/robert-sullivan-alabama-catholic-priest">resign</a> from the clergy in November.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/02/heather-jones-bob-sullivan-priest-accusations-misdemeanor-case">Continue reading...</a>
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