As many activists know, the Montana Supreme Court reversed a $35 million judgment against Jehovah’s Witnesses recently, in a case involving the religion’s failure to report child sex abuse to the authorities. […]
*Update: While original reports stated that a $35 million judgment was given to “two women” suing the Watchtower and a local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, recent reports from US News & World […]
In March of this year, the Watchtower Corporation settled cases with former members Jose Lopez and Osbaldo Padron, for alleged mishandling of sexual abuse committed against the men when they were children […]
In the March 2018 broadcast of the online TV channel of Jehovah’s Witnesses, governing body member Gerrit Losch took a stab at recent criticisms made on social media about the religion, wanting […]
In Canada, there is a court case currently being heard regarding a man who was disfellowshipped (excommunicated) from a congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses; this man is asking the courts to intervene, based […]
As brought out in this post, the Watchtower Society recently appealed a $4000 per day court sanction (or fine), which they were facing for failure to produce certain documents in a child […]
On Tuesday, September 26, a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of child sex abuse victims in the religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Canada, seeking some $66 million CAD in damages. […]
Update: More Information On the $66 Million Lawsuit Against JWs in Canada, and How to Join the Suit *** *** On Tuesday, September 26, a class action suit request was filed against Jehovah’s […]
In July of 2017, the Supreme Court of Russia criminalized the activity of Jehovah’s Witnesses throughout that entire country. As a followup to that story, on the news and legal developments page […]
Activists in Australia have notified me of a recent, successful liability case, regarding child sexual abuse that was filed against the Watchtower in that country; the case was mediated last month, so […]
The community of Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses has been recently shaken up by a discussion about the ban of the Jehovah’s Witnesses organisation in Russia. I would like to share my observations on the […]
Just when I think I’ve heard it all when it comes to how Jehovah’s Witnesses have been handling accusations of child rape in their organization, another story comes out that turns my stomach and causes […]
Child molestation within the ranks of Jehovah’s Witnesses is a serious, disturbing problem; see the Pedophilia category for more information. Jehovah’s Witnesses enforce a staunch “two witness” rule to these matters, demanding […]
Recently, I came across a confidential letter composed by the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society, which is the legal name of Jehovah’s Witnesses, regarding a case of child molestation in a congregation. […]
At first glance, Candace Conti doesn’t seem like a very intimidating person. The twenty-something woman has delicate and fair features, with red hair, freckles, and hazel eyes. She is only of medium […]
