Yes, this would be a great negative publicity case. Even if they won (unlikely), the general
opinion would be that JW's protect pedophiles from prosecution.
I like the rulings from the judge, not just because I hate the cult. It gives several good reasons
why the clergy of JW's do not apply for confidentiality. It makes them totally reexamine their
way of doing things.
I do believe that lawyers should be able to keep their client's confidentiality. I do believe that
approaching your "spiritual advisor" for help (commonly known as confession) could be kept
confidential because most preachers actually help the member to come forward to the police
and make matters right. JW's don't do that- they circle the wagons around the organization.
A group of 2 elders is an "investigative committee." Can we see them abandon that title and
start calling the investigation into rules violation by some more acceptable term like a
"counsel session group" ? Can we see the WTS telling elders to follow standard procedures
and never contact Headquarters with names of abusers? Can we see their lawyers just
looking for new ways around court rulings instead of appreciating that the courts are doing the
job of protecting victims because WT has let them down?