The night I was disfellowshipped I wasn't even aware that was the purpose of the get together!
I had been called on the phone by the Congregation Overseer (this was before the elder arrangement).
He asked if I could stop by the Kingdom Hall and chat. I said "sure."
I had not attended meetings for about half a year.
When I arrived there were 3 others present. I thought they wanted to ask me about my marital situation. My wife and I had
separated. We spoke for awhile and nothing was said during that discussion that gave me a head's up what was coming.
The topic stayed on the separation and possibility of divorce.
They asked me to step outside while they discussed among themselves what had been said.
Five minutes later I was called back inside and bluntly informed they had voted to DISFELLOWSHIP me!
If they had pulled out a baby Harp seal and slaughtered it and bathed themselves in its blood I would not have been more surprised!
I was stunned.
At no time was any REASON stated!
Only much later did I get an inkling. It had to do with the fact I was staying at a friend's house and sleeping under the same roof with an unmarried lady who was not my wife.
Instead of asking me if fornication were involved or any specific question of intent or bringing in any witnesses NONE OF THIS was mentioned!
So, Watchtower Judicial System is largely a question of rumour, prejudging and paranoia in the hands of untrained religious fanatics.
