Stillconcerned a little help? knocking abuse thread

by carla 3 Replies latest jw friends

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  carla

  There is a conversation going on about the film Knocking on PBS http://discussions.pbs.org/viewforum.pbs?f=203 and the topic of abuse could use some legitimate help. It looks like they need some transcripts of actual abuse cases. I had some in my favorites list but now they just show up as 'cannot display page'. I have no idea where I got them in the first place. I'm not sure how they even got posted in the first place, I think court transcripts are not for the general public without requesting them for specific reasons?

  Is there a way to access court records for transcripts? I know you can access the circuit court and type in any name to see if they have been convicted of a crime but not the actual transcript. Any thoughts on this to make the public aware over at PBS on the validity of abuse within the wt org?

  Thank you.
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  Amazing

  Carla,

  It looks like they need some transcripts of actual abuse cases. ... I think court transcripts are not for the general public without requesting them for specific reasons? ... Is there a way to access court records for transcripts? I know you can access the circuit court and type in any name to see if they have been convicted of a crime but not the actual transcript.

  Court trial transcripts are public domain unless a judge seals them. Most courts do not post the full transcript of a trial or hearing because these are often too large ... and they do not have the time or memory space to support such huge files. But, you can often get the "ruling" from a trial or "opinion" from an appellate court on line. And these will contain much information about the trial that they should be good enough. However, if someone wants the full trial transcript, you can take the Docket number, date, and parties involved, such as State of California v John Doe. Call the court clerk's office, and get instructions on cost, payment method, mailing information, and schedule of delivery. They often charge a significant sum, in my opinion. But, maybe PBS will pick up the tab if you give them the details that I noted.

  I have some evidenciary materials that would be introduced as part "of the record" that I will include in my book ... or at least transcribe into my book. I am working on it as I can, and hope to get something done by this summer.

  Jim Whitney
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  carla

  Thanks, I didn't know how that all worked. I had an Australian case, the full transcript at one time. I quit printing it at 48 pgs. Now I don't know where that one went. I couldn't finish reading that one because it was so graphic and disgusting I could only read parts of it at a time. My jw insisted, of course, that there was no problem and I provided a transcript but he wouldn't look at it because it was 'pornographic'. Thanks for your help.
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  sf

  Excellent! I see that Kerry Louderback is posting.

  I'm still waiting for the email comfirmation.

  Not sure why it is taking this long.

  sKally