Jehovah's Witnesses Child Abuse Archives

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."

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

JW Child Abuse

Document Tag: Jehovah's Witnesses Child Abuse

52-0 Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for Reconsideration

51-0 Notice of Plaintiffs Motion for Reconsideration

50-0 Order on Governing Body Motion for Stay of Action -[Document 46]

47-2 Declaration of Stelma Cristiane Gomes de Souza

47-1 Declaration of Stephany Cristini Gomes de Souza

47-0 Plaintiff’s Letter to Court Opposing Stay

46-0 Defendant Governing Body Request for Stay

45-0 Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Stay Briefing

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

40-0 Plaintiff’s Motion to File Amended Complaint

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