April 2024 updates around the world
Much has transpired within and beyond the view of present Jehovah’s Witness members concerning the organization. Below are brief updates of occurrences in the past month of April, including links to back up the information provided at the end of each column. Current News Japan 1st photo: “The first questionnaire survey to “Religion 2nd generation, […]
Two More Jehovah’s Witnesses Charged With Child Rape
Pursuant to the recommendations of the 49th Investigating Grand Jury of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, two (2) additional Jehovah’s Witnesses have been arrested and charged on April 16, 2024 for the sexual assault, rape, corruption and exploitation of children. The offenses occurred during the years 1988 and 1992 to 1993. Both male Jehovah’s Witness offenders […]
New Arrest in the PA Investigation, April 2024
Another arrest within the PA investigation on Jehovah’s Witnesses was made of Ronald Mangone. This makes 15 suspects known to the public.
Abuse, fear and exclusion among Jehovah’s Witnesses: revealing documentary by director from Musselkanaal on Videoland
Recordings were also made at the Jehovah’s Witnesses headquarters in Emmen. The series can be seen on Videoland from Wednesday, March 13. Originally published in Dutch by Dagblad van het Noorden on March 10, 2024. Written by Daniëlle Molenaar. Translated in English by Lester Somrah using Google Translate. Behind the facade of neatly dressed, smiling […]
The Utrecht Report – Jehovah’s Witnesses lose at The Hague
“What sort of persons ought Jehovah’s Witnesses to be in holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion, awaiting and keeping close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah!”—2 PETER 3:11, 12. Written by Lester Somrah – December 24, 2023 The Hague, Netherlands – On December 13, 2023, the District Court of The Hague ruled that a 2019 investigative report by the Utrecht […]
‘Jehovah’s Witnesses sue Dutch state for discrimination’
Photo – ANP/Tobias Kleuver Originally published in Dutch by RTL Nieuws on December 10, 2023 Jehovah’s Witnesses have sued the Dutch state for discrimination. The state would only have investigated their handling of abuse cases, and would not have done this with other religious organizations. And they think this is unjustified. The Witnesses believe it […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses sue the state for discrimination
Originally published in Dutch by NOS nieuws on December 10, 2023. Jehovah’s Witnesses are suing the Dutch State for discrimination. A spokesperson confirmed this after reporting in Trouw. The Witnesses believe it is unfair that only their dealings with sexual abuse have been investigated, while other religious groups are not taken into account. The Jehovah’s […]
Be Free 2023 Protest
BE FREE 2023 PEACEFUL PROTEST The protest against Shunning, Child Sex Abuse & the Blood Doctrine of the Jehovah’s Witness Organization The first amendment protects the rights to assemble and express views through protest. BeFree Protest October 31st 2023 Peaceful protests are carried out because its focus is to be seen, it wants to be […]
UK Charity Commission blasts Jehovah’s Witnesses
Charity Commission – Watch Tower Britain was not “as straightforward and as transparent” as they should have been. Written by Lester Somrah. Published on August 5, 2023 In a report released on the website of the Charity Commission for England and Wales (‘the Commission’) on August 4, 2023, the Commission had nothing nice or commendable […]