Actually 17 is still a minor, especially in the case of that big of an age gap. He may face ADDITIONAL CHARGES if she was under the age of consent.
From the article:
“Blackburn said that if contact occurred before she turned 16, Ohio’s age of consent, Foxhoven could face additional charges such as unlawful conduct with a minor or gross sexual imposition.”
As it stands, he is being held on a $1 million bond and face 8 charges.
The diocese also suspended him for taking her to a wedding reception. The suspension was for “boundary issues,” but no one turned anything over to the police and nothing was looked into further. When will anyone learn?
As for pedophilia, no one would think that since she clearly is post pubescent if she’s pregnant! But a priest in authority over an altar server, taking advantage of a high schooler, is disgusting. It’s illegal. It’s immoral. This priest should not only be facing charges, but should be excommunicated.