Former Jehovah's Witness sentenced for child sexual assault

by blondie 6 Replies latest jw friends

  • blondie
    blondie

    6/3/2025 Former Jehovah's Witness sentenced for child sexual assault Shaun Sheffer, 47, of Harmony was found guilty in January of three counts each of rape and indecent assault, including assault of a person less than 13 who had a mental disability. He also was convicted of corruption of minors...

    https://triblive.com/local/regional/former-jehovahs-witness-sentenced-for-child-sexual-assault/

  • Anony Mous
    Anony Mous

    Seems like a monthly occurrence now to have one or two of these articles...

  • careful
    careful

    Thanks for the report, blondie. I have to wonder about his current status in the org, whether he is DFed/removed for this or some other reason.

  • blondie
    blondie

    The headline says "

    Former Jehovah's Witness, so I think not probably "removed." But that doesn't mean he can't be reinstated. Have seen that happen several times over the years. Only has to say he is repentant and is back in. Both people had spent time in prison. But the elders say that child sexual abuse is a "sin" not a "crime" so the elders have the power to say he can be let back in. Made me mad. I contacted the congregation one was in, and that had no knowledge of his past, current congregation far away from his old one, and the BOE did not pass that info on.

  • blondie
    blondie

    Anony Mous, there were several male jws brought up on charges in PA, so I'm sure as they go through the court process, similar verdict comes down.

    4 hours ago

    "Seems like a monthly occurrence now to have one or two of these articles..."

  • blondie
    blondie
  • Beth Sarim
    Beth Sarim

    Please check out a channel its called

    Tell Me, Dr. K on youtube.

    Well researched,,, methodical & concise.

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