Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Alabama Priest Accused of Affair, Hush Money to Stripper
A priest in Alabama is accused of having a relationship with a woman when she was 17.
He allegedly paid her a lot of money to keep quiet about it, and their relationship continued for a while.
The woman shared her story because she was worried about other people being taken advantage of.
The local Bishop says there isn't enough proof for a criminal case, but the Church is looking into it, and the Vatican is aware of the situation.
A Catholic priest in Alabama is accused of a relationship with a 17-year-old stripper.
The priest allegedly paid the woman hundreds of thousands of dollars for her silence.
The woman, now 33, claims the relationship continued until recently, involving financial support and companionship.
The Bishop stated there is insufficient evidence for a criminal investigation, but a diocesan investigation was initiated.
The allegations are being reported to the Vatican.
- Who
- Robert Sullivan, a Catholic priest, and Heather Jones, the woman involved.
- What
- A priest is accused of having a relationship with a woman when she was a minor and paying her hush money.
- When
- The alleged relationship began in 2009 and continued until recently.
- Where
- Homewood, Alabama.
- Why
- The woman felt obligated to share the allegations publicly due to the priest's close work with families and children at his church.
Allegations
Insufficient Evidence
Validity of Claims
Allegations
Woman's account of the events
Insufficient Evidence
Insufficient evidence for a criminal investigation according to the Bishop
- Accused
- Robert Sullivan
- Age of woman at time
- 17
- Location
- Homewood, Alabama
- Alleged payment
- $273,000 for NDA
- Diocese Investigation
- Initiated
- Priest's previous role
- President of John Carroll High School