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Document Category: New York [International]

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

Title	Summary	Link	hf:doc_categories	hf:doc_tags
1-0 Complaint Filed November 12th, 2025	1-0 Complaint Filed	Preview Document	new-york-international civil-lawsuits-united-states	brazil jehovahs-witnesses-child-abuse stella-cristina-gomes-de-souza
2-0 Civil Cover Sheet	2-0 Civil Cover Sheet	Preview Document	new-york-international civil-lawsuits-united-states	brazil jehovahs-witnesses-child-abuse stella-cristina-gomes-de-souza
9-0 Complaint With Exhibits	9-0 Resubmitted Complaint	Preview Document	new-york-international civil-lawsuits-united-states	brazil jehovahs-witnesses-child-abuse stella-cristina-gomes-de-souza
9-1 Exhibit 1 – Messages from Angelo Roviezzo	9-1 Exhibit 1 – Messages from Angelo Roviezzo	Preview Document	new-york-international civil-lawsuits-united-states	brazil jehovahs-witnesses-child-abuse stella-cristina-gomes-de-souza
9-2 Exhibit 2 – Messages from Adelmo Batista	9-2 Exhibit 2 – Messages from Adelmo Batista	Preview Document	new-york-international civil-lawsuits-united-states	brazil jehovahs-witnesses-child-abuse stella-cristina-gomes-de-souza
9-3 Exhibit 3 – 2017 Police Investigation	9-3 Exhibit 3 – 2017 Police Investigation	Preview Document	new-york-international civil-lawsuits-united-states	brazil jehovahs-witnesses-child-abuse stella-cristina-gomes-de-souza
Defendant Watchtower Request for Pre Motion Conference	27-0 Watchtower Conference Request	Preview Document	new-york-international civil-lawsuits-united-states	brazil jehovahs-witnesses-child-abuse stella-cristina-gomes-de-souza

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.

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."

Case Docket

OAG Report

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

JW Child Abuse

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