N.D. Versus Makara Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower New York Archives - Page 2 of 5

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: N.D. Versus Makara Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower New York

329-0 Redacted Version of Defendants Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment

25-0 Plaintiffs Memorandum Opposing Motion to Dismiss Complaint

17-0 Defendants Motion to Dismiss Complaint

427-0 Defendants Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment

434-0 Exhibit 1 in Support of Defendants Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment

438-0 Order Denying Plaintiffs Motion to Hold Defendants in Contempt

416-0 Proposed Order Denying Plaintiffs Motion to Hold Defendants in Contempt

384-0 Plaintiffs Reply in Support of Motion to Hold Defendants in Contempt and Sanctions

382-0 Defendants Final Naming of Witnesses

380-0 Order Granting Defendants Ex Parte Motion to Seal Exhibits A and C

Post Categories

Recent Posts

Archives

Recent Comments