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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.

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

Document Tag: Caekaert v. Watchtower

218-1 – Exhibit A: Hardin Privilege Log

218-0 Watchtower Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Leave to File Surreply

133-0 Plaintiff’s Brief RE: Motion to Compel

132-0 Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel RE Waived Privilege

217-0 Order on Motion to Compel

215-0 Plaintiffs Opposition to Watchtower New York Motion for Leave

213-0 Notice of Appearance – Victoria Gannon

212-0 Watchtower Brief Supporting Motion to File Surreply

211-0 Watchtower Motion for Leave to File Surreply

210-0 Plaintiff’s Notice of Fully Briefed Motions

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