...... words. Knowing that the Candace Conti child abuse case was probably coming down the turnpike as was the 5 out of court child abuse settlements the WT society settled in San Diego, California - this past April as most of you know the WT society sent a secret letter instructing all elders to essentially keep their " pie-holes " shut ( mouths for those not hip to modern lingo ) and essentially instructed them to not divulge ANYTHING to ANY authorities investigating crimes or other information concerning WT organization operations.
Someone posted a thread on this in April, however - with all the news coming out about WT child abuse coverups, the Anonymous organization investigating the WT society , I felt it important to reveal some snippets of what the WT society instructed their elders regarding legal issues. In one section it states, " When someone seeks confidential information : You should never reveal confidential information to anyone unless theocratic procedure requires it or the branch office has instructed you to do so. ( Persons seeking confidential information may include an investigator, an attorney, a policeman, a detective, other law enforcement officers or government officials, school personnel, parties to a lawsuit, family members whether they are Jehovah's Witnesses or not, and even other elders or other persons who may not be entitled to the information. This applies to written materials and unwritten knowledge possessed by elders. It applies to records pertaining to a particular case and general materials , such as letters from the organization, the Shepherding textbook, and the Organization book. Even when secular authorities request confidential information, you are NOT obligated to answer questions before consulting the branch office. Oftentimes secular authorities request confidential information to which they are NOT legally entitled. Thus, you could subject yourself and the organization to civil liability if you reveal such confidential information. " Do you think the WT society is a tad nervous and paranoid at this juncture ?
Another statement :, " Never turn over records, notes, or other documents or reveal any confidential matter sought by subpoena without first receiving legal direction from the Legal department. " And then, " strict confidentiality must be maintained to avoid unnecessary entanglement with secular authorities who may be CONDUCTING A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION of the matter. "
So basically - the WT society is instructing the elders that THEY , WT leaders are above the law , and desire that elders be accomplices with them in witholding even criminal investigation type information out of police authorities access ! Amazing.
I put this thread here for any newly lurking JW's who may have missed this in April when someone posted this letter. It's important to recognize here that the WT society has become a criminal organization quite capable and adept at hiding crucially important information regarding their own criminal activity, but also hiding it from rank & file JW's as only elders get to see letters like this in JW worldwide congregations !
So- As always I look forward to your comments, takes, and observations. With groups like Anonymous going after crucial information right now I do believe that the WT society is about to have a rude awakening that indeed, the WT leaders are NOT above answering to the laws of the land ! Now is the time to expose this people , don't delay - the iron is hot for striking. Rank & file JW's minds need to be freed as well as criminal activity towards minor children needs to be stopped. It's really that simple