The Jehovah's Witnesses public information office in New York also declined to comment.
Headquarters is going to distance themselves from this as much as possible.
It'll be interesting to see if the courts rule that the elders have to testify and if they continue to refuse. Will the WTS come to the aid? Don't bet on it. The elders all on their own. If they're found in contempt of court, they'll do the time and the Society won't lift a finger.