Former Priest Set for Release

Former priest Geoff Drew, convicted of raping altar boys in the 80s and 90s, is set to be released from prison on August 17 after serving seven years — the maximum under his plea deal. Now classified as a top-tier sex offender, he’ll live under strict supervision at a Volunteers of America halfway house in Over-the-Rhine, near playgrounds and a church, sparking alarm among neighbors and officials. Despite his mother’s initial plan to house him, family stepped in after community backlash. Drew’s release underscores the tension between rehabilitation and public safety, especially as he remains under 24/7 monitoring and must report his address every 90 days — while prosecutors say a second victim may never be charged due to statute of limitations. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd1d6b1aaa56562c