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This category includes civil lawsuits filed in the state of New York, but where the crimes occurred outside of the US, such as Brazil and other countries
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1-0 Complaint Filed November 12th, 2025

1-0 Complaint Filed

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2-0 Civil Cover Sheet

2-0 Civil Cover Sheet

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9-0 Complaint With Exhibits

9-0 Resubmitted Complaint

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9-1 Exhibit 1 – Messages from Angelo Roviezzo

9-1 Exhibit 1 – Messages from Angelo Roviezzo

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9-2 Exhibit 2 – Messages from Adelmo Batista

9-2 Exhibit 2 – Messages from Adelmo Batista

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9-3 Exhibit 3 – 2017 Police Investigation

9-3 Exhibit 3 – 2017 Police Investigation

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27-0 Defendant Watchtower Request for Pre Motion Conference

27-0 Watchtower Conference Request

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36-0 Court Order Granting Plaintiffs Request

36-0 Court Order Granting Plaintiffs Request

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37-0 Watch Tower Letter to Court

37-0 Watch Tower Letter to Court

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38-0 Governing Body Letter to Court RE Amended Complaint

Governing Body Letter to Court Opposing Plaintiff’s Request to file Amended Complaint

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39-0 Court Denied Filing of Amended Complaint

39-0 Court Denied Filing of Amended Complaint

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28-0 Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Request for Pre Motion Conference

Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Request for Pre Motion Conference

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29-0 Court Sets Schedule for Motions to Dismiss and Opposition Responses

29-0 Court Sets Schedule for Motions to Dismiss and Opposition Responses

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30-0 Notice of Appearance of Jeffrey W Gasbarro for Watchtower New York

Notice of Appearance of Jeffrey W Gasbarro for Watchtower New York

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31-0 Watchtower New York Request for Pre Motion Conference

Watchtower New York Request for Pre Motion Conference

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32-0 Court Order on Watchtower Request for Pre Motion Conference

Court Order on Watchtower Request for Pre Motion Conference

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33-0 File Excess Pages

33-0 File Excess Pages

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34-0 Governing Body Attorney Letter

Governing Body Attorney Letter

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35-0 Watchtower PA and New York Letter

Watchtower PA and New York Letter

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40-2 Exhibit 2 – Declaration of Jason Giaimo

40-2 Exhibit 2 – Declaration of Jason Giaimo

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40-3 Exhibit 3 – First Amended Complaint

Exhibit 3 – First Amended Complaint

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40-4 Exhibit 4 – Changes to Amended Complaint

Exhibit 4 – Changes to Amended Complaint

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40-0 Plaintiff’s Motion to File Amended Complaint

Plaintiff’s Motion to File Amended Complaint

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40-1 Exhibit 1 – Plaintiffs Memorandum Supporting Leave to Amend Complaint

Exhibit 1 – Plaintiffs Memorandum Supporting Leave to Amend Complaint

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


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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