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NYC Priest Who Let Sabrina Carpenter Film in Church Stripped of Duties

The Brooklyn priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to film her "Feather" music video in his church has been stripped of his duties.

“I am saddened to share that investigations conducted by Alvarez & Marsal and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP have uncovered evidence of serious violations of diocesan policies and protocols at Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Annunciation Parish,” Bishop Robert Brennan said in the statement. The priest was demoted for allowing Carpenter to shoot there, with the diocese confirming, “The parish did not follow diocesan policy regarding the filming on Church property, which includes a review of the scenes and script.” Carone’s law firm repaid $1 million of the funds, along with about 9 percent interest, however Brennan said Gigantiello didn’t seek prior approval for the transactions and failed to document them properly.

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