A divided family’s fight for justice with the PA AG Investigation into Jehovah’s Witnesses
An investigation into child sexual abuse allegations within the Sheffer family reveals how a single tip led to justice, highlighting divisions influenced by religious loyalty in the Jehovah’s Witnesses community
Global Scrutiny of Jehovah’s Witnesses: Legal Challenges, Tax Status, and Registration Debates
An analysis of the ongoing debate about potentially canceling the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ registration in the Czech Republic, focusing on their practice of ‘restricting social contact,’ its terminology evolution, and addressing concerns over property and exaggerated claims, while rejecting inappropriate comparisons to international persecution
From Shadows to Sentences: Pennsylvania Grand Jury’s Fight Against Predators
Updates on the charged and convicted JW’s in the PA AG Grand Jury Investigation
A survivor speaks out about abuse from the NZ Royal Commission Case Study
A Survivor from the NZ Royal Commissions Case Study on abuse, Sina Dubbleman, speaks out about her life as a Jehovah’s Witness.
A Landmark Ruling: New Zealand’s Supreme Court Denies Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal
A Landmark Ruling: New Zealand’s Supreme Court Denies Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal “Survivors will feel ecstatic it has finally come to an end and the Jehovah’s Witnesses are no longer trying to escape scrutiny.” -Shayne Mechen, Advocate, quoted in RNZ article “Supreme Courte dismissed Jehovah’s Witnesses final appeal for Abuse in Case exemption.” On September 16th, […]
The New Zealand Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry Case Study on Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Case Study from the New Zealand Royal Commission Abuse in Care is out. This article discusses some points based on the 64-page study on Jehovah’s Witnesses, from which the organization attempted to be dismissed.
Jehovah’s Witness Murder Mystery of Pierina Paganelli
The murder of Pierina Paganelli intertwines with the beliefs and practices of Jehovah’s Witnesses, raising questions about faith, internal community dynamics, and the pursuit of justice.
Gaslit and Groomed: Jehovah’s Witness charged with the sexual abuse of 3 victims
Sexual abuse is a deeply distressing and sensitive topic that can evoke strong emotions and discomfort. This article contains detailed discussions of sexual abuse, including the involvement of religious abuse, and support resources. Portions of a redacted police report is shown below. Reader discretion is advised, and individuals who may find such content triggering are […]
Jehovah’s Witness elder murders wife and mother-in-law in fatal stabbing
Jehovah’s Witness elder murders wife and mother in law in fatal stabbing Mug shot of Leandro Barerena May 21st, 2024 On May 21st, 2024, Leandro Barberena, a 43-year-old man from Philadelphia who is a member of the Jehovah’s Witness community, was arrested on charges of murder. He is accused of fatally stabbing his wife, Alma […]