Criminal charges...gag order

by loosie 4 Replies latest watchtower scandals

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  loosie

  Ok, just throwing this idea out here folks.

  Isn't covering up a pedophile's actions considered being an accessory to the crime or haboring a fugituve?

  Now are there criminal charges that can be bought against the WT society for doing what they did?

  I mean teachers are required by law to report SUSPECTED child abuse should church leaders be required as well?

  Now you can't put a gag orders on criminal charges can you?

  I think we should let Nancy Grace know about this. With her big mouth everyone would know about this.
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  loosie

  Ok how come no responses? Has everyone heard enough about this already?
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  YoursChelbie

  The laws for mandated report of child abuse by clergy vary from state to state and are subject to change. This document shows as of 2005 which states mandate reporting by clergy and under what circumstances:

  http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/clergymandatedall.pdf

  YC
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  purplesofa

  love the saber lucy
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  Gretchen956

  I wish this would work, its right out of Law & Order!

  However, last year when I was monitoring bills for passage in Washington State there was one in session that would have forced clergy, daycare providers, etc, to report this. It was very controversial and the religious lobby (even in Blue States in the great unchurched northwest US) has a LOT of clout. The religious lobby were crying about this bill violating the rights of the confessor and that the clergy would not be able to intercede for god (my words, their intent) if people were afraid to confess to them. Sure enough the bill was revised to exclude clergy and passed both houses with that change and is now law.

  I can't remember how many states are required, but its FAR short of the entire 50.

  Sherry