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2025-05-11 Jehovah’s Witnesses Sue Editor of JW Child Abuse Website for Millions
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JWchildabuse.org is asking the public for assistance with information or tips related to the 2023 arrest of Phillip Lee German of Payne County Oklahoma.

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Source: https://paynecountyok.gov/most-wanted.php

German was charged with the lewd molestation of a child under the age of 12, and is sought by Oklahoma law enforcement after skipping bail imposed by the court. Anyone with information on this case should contact the police immediately at 405-372-4522. Tips may also be emailed to support@jwchildabuse.org.

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News Center Maine reports on the January 13th. 2025 lawsuit filed by a child abuse survivor against the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Fort Kent Maine and the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York. Court documents allege that the victim was sexually abused by at least three members of the Fort Kent Congregation from the late 1980s into the 1990s. One of the abusers, Ernie Fyans, was convicted in Aroostook County Maine in September of 2023 and remains in prison on a 20-year sentence. Fyans was serving as an elder in the church during a portion of the time the crimes were committed.
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In the Summer of 2021, Vice Media released The Crusaders Documentary, a feature-length film focused on the handling of child abuse and other concerns within the Jehovah's Witness religion.

Vice Versa: The Crusaders is available on the streaming service Tubi and Amazon Prime

Sanctions Ordered Against Jehovah's Witness General Counsel Philip Brumley

Sanctions Ordered Against Jehovah's Witnesses for Destruction of Evidence

September 13th, 2024:
Jehovah's Witnesses lost their final appeal in New Zealand in relation to the national child abuse Commission. Read the final decision HERE.

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12-0Philip Brumley AppealNovember 1st, 2024
24-1Appellee's Response BriefDecember 9th, 2024
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Jehovah’s Witnesses Sue Editor of JW Child Abuse Website for Millions

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Press Release and Statement May 11th, 2025 The following is the public statement of Mark O’Donnell, the editor of this…

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2017: Fessler Prevails in Jehovah’s Witness Child Abuse Trial, Elder Admits Shredding Files – Part 2

2022-07-28 4 Comments

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The trial of Shaun Sheffer is scheduled to commence on January 13th, 2025.

On July 7th, 2023, The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General announced the arrest of Sheffer and four other men associated with the Jehovah's Witnesses in connection with the ongoing Grand Jury Investigation into unreported systemic abuse of children dating back several decades. 


The OAG reported on its website that Sheffer "is alleged to have sexually assaulted a young family member, beginning when the child was just 7-years-old. Due to their close relationship, Sheffer was often left alone with her for long periods of time during which he repeatedly raped and assaulted the young girl. He is charged with Rape, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Indecent Assault, and Corruption of Minors."

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The trial is scheduled to last approximately one week in Butler County

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