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Priest Who Let Sabrina Carpenter Shoot Controversial 'Feather' Video at Church Stripped of His Position

The priest who gave permission to film Sabrina Carpenter's video in his church has been relieved of duties.

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesA new report reveals that the priest who allowed the singer to shoot her music video in his church has been relieved of duties. Bishop Robert Brennan said in a statement issued by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn that Gigantiello was relieved of "any pastoral oversight or governance role" after an investigation into Gigantiello revealed that he made unauthorized financial transfers to a former top aide in embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration, which is being investigated on charges of corruption. In his statement announcing Gigantiello's puishment, Brennan said, "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.

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