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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

21-4 Watch Tower Letter to BBC reporter Betsan Powys

21-3 September 18th, 1970 Watch Tower Letter

21-2 July 1st, 1989 BOE Letter and 1975 KM

21-1 Jehovah’s Witness FAQ Page

21-0 Plaintiff’s Response to Motion to Dismiss

20-1 Affidavit of Mark O’Donnell and July 1989 WT Letter to Elders

20-0 Notice of Errate to Complaint and Jury Demand

19-0 Defendant Watchtower Preliminary Pretrial Statement

18-0 Inability to Stipulate to Any Facts – Joint Statement

17-0 Joint Discovery Plan Filed

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