Awesome news! I hope this puts the nail in the coffin of judicial committees and also kills that stupid policy of not telling families about known molestors in the congregation.
Watchtower found guilty ruled to pay 7 million to 1 victim? wow
by yourmomma 361 Replies latest watchtower scandals
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blindnomore
Jane Doe, Barbara, Bill Bowen, JWN!
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smiddy
This information hasn`t been up 24 hrs and yet their are over 12000 hits .
smiddy
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jookbeard
fantastic news lets hope there are many more to follow
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wha happened?
I really hope anyone lurking, who is a victim of abuse will feel empowered enough to come forward and point out the pedophile in their midst
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Qcmbr
This is great news if the WT changes it's policies and more children are protected.
I still don't understand how these vast sums are calculated. 28 million is way too much, its out of proportion and will presumably be appealed and dragged out for years and then paid in tiny installments. I do struggle when one victim gets the jackpot while tens of thousands of abused kids have no voice or hope of recompense.
I'd be happier if the WT was convicted and had to put some stupendous sum into a general third party child abuse fund which paid out a fixed sum to all victims and was then given a specific process to follow in future and a standing huge fine where said process was not followed. This process should immediately expose, to the law, all currently undisclosed paedophiles within the organisation.
Still - this is a bittersweet victory against abuse and cover ups. Well done all those actively campaigning this is a great win.
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irondork
Qcmbr: its out of proportion and will presumably be appealed and dragged out for years and then paid in tiny installments.
Perhaps that would be a good thing. The victim (bless her) has made it clear she was interested in juctice, not necessarily the money. If she has the stomach for it, dragging this case out for years means it remains fodder for the media, rather than slipping away as yesterday's news. It would be a tough road for the victim who has already been through enough, performed so admirably, and layed the groundwork for so much more good to be done on this front... but assuming she was game for it, dragging this case through the courts for years drags the WTS along and all the nasty details and public exposure that comes with it.
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zeb
In view of the Oakland (USA) payout what has become of the Traralgon Congregations (Australia) woes anyone know?
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skeeter1
I'm not an expert of California law, but when you lose at trial court and want to appeal . . . you have to put the amount in controversy in a bond. It's called an "Appeal Bond"
Appeal Bond
An appeal bond ensures that if an appeal is unsuccessful, the payment of the original judgment of the court will be paid. The party that is appealing the court's ruling is required to purchase an appeal bond
The appeal bond is required to discourage people from appealing to stall for time and other reasons that waste the court's time.
Who must obtain an appeal bond?
The person filing for the appeal must acquire an appeal bond to cover the cost of the original judgment pending the appeal fails and also the court costs of the appeal.
Either the prior defendant or plaintiff of a case can file an appeal. Regardless, they must supply an appeal bond.
Why do courts require an appeal bond?
Appeal bonds discourage frivolous appeals. If the bond were not in place many would abuse the appellate system. For example, a party might file for an appeal to stall for time if they cannot pay the court ordered sum.
However, with the requirement to purchase an appeal bond the idea of saving money is null and void. The appeal bond costs the amount of the previous judgment in addition to interest and court costs.
The bond also protects the interest of the party that the court ruled in favor of during the first proceeding. If the losing party, whether an individual or business, goes bankrupt during the appeals process the appeal bond ensures that they will be compensated.
Who sells appeal bonds and how much to they cost?
Appeal bonds are a type of surety bonds and can be purchased from bonding or insurance companies, including SuretyBonds.com. In this case, the bonding company guarantees that original judgment by the court will be honored if the appeal fails.
The price of appeal bond depends on the original ruling of the court. The amount of the first ruling plus interests and court costs is likely to be the amount you have to pay to purchase an appeal bond.
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skeeter1
I remind all of the WTS press release back in 2007 with the class action trials (from JW Media, emphasis added by me. The underlined items of this press release were complete lies by the WTS. You can probably hear it all again, if you contact J.R. Brown(noser).
For Immediate Release
November 21, 2007Jehovah’s Witnesses care for victims of child abuse
For the sake of the victims in these cases, we are pleased that a settlement has been reached. Our hearts go out to all those who suffer as a result of child abuse. Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide are united in their abhorrence of this sin and crime.—Romans 12:9.
We do not condone or protect child molesters. Our elders expel unrepentant sinners who commit this crime. (1 Corinthians 5:13) In the United States, over 80,000 elders currently serve in over 12,300 congregations. (Acts 20:28) During the last 100 years, only eleven elders have been sued for child abuse in thirteen lawsuits filed in the United States. In seven of these lawsuits against the elders, accusations against the Watchtower Society itself were dismissed by the courts. Of course, one victim is one victim too many. However, the incidence of this crime among Jehovah’s Witnesses is rare.
Congregation elders comply with child abuse reporting laws. (Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1) We do not silence victims. Our members have an absolute right to report this horrible crime to the authorities. The October 2007 issue of our monthly journal Awake! features the cover series, “Keep Your Children Safe!” These articles clearly show our concern for protecting children from sexual abuse.
Contact: J. R. Brown, telephone: (718) 560-5600:
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