The Confessed Pedophile Who Raped Me Is Going To Be Made A Elder Again, Need Help Please! (page 2)

How do you know he is going to be made an elder again?

cofty

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Don't do anything rash. There has to be a way for you to take control here without getting in trouble.

I'm sorry I don't know your situation, are you still "in" or do you have family in the WT?

Was he ever investigated by the police?

hamsterbait

If you smoke, take drugs, or watch porn, the elders are instructed to inform the new congo the sinner moved to, even if he was repentant.

If he is a pedo, the elders have to write to Beth Hell, and THEY decide whether to inform the new congo.

Only a KNOWN pedophile is barred from being appointed. Bethel decides if he is a "known" pedo, not the victims and others who know about it.

Honey, they will come after you with all the venom in their shrivelled evil hearts. You have nothing to lose:

SCREAM IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS. Tell everybody, write to the media, showing how their claim never to appoint known molestors is a LIE.

Find new friends who will support you, not shun you when you are put out to dry.

If you didnt report it to the police DO SO NOW.

HB

Watchtower-Free

Wow thats terrible . Attorneys should be told if he becomes a elder they will use the info

in their current cases .Here's some that handle JW cases

http://www.kosnoff.com/jehovahswitnesses.php

http://www.schmidtandclark.com/jehovahs-witness-sexual-abuse

http://www.lovenorris.com/verdicts.htm

http://www.law.com/jsp/ca/PubArticleCA.jsp?id=1202590815091&Attorneys_of_the_Year_2012_Richard_Simons&slreturn=20130723190941

Maybe contact Barb Anderson at http://www.watchtowerdocuments.com

Or http://aawa.co

Or maybe it would be better for the cause if he did become a elder again .

truthseekeriam

That's just horrible!!! I'm so sorry you have to go thought this:(

I know you want to protect the innocent children and I applaud you for your efforts, just don't forget to take care of yourself in the process :) I know the toll it takes on the body with all the stress.

problemaddict

BA,

So if you made the accusation, it was on record. I woudl immediately write the branch, explaining that you could not beleive your hears when this person who commited this crime against you, was about to be in a position of authority in the congregation, especially in light of various events currently in the media.

Be very firm that you consider this a danger to young people in the hall, and if neccesary will raise a stink locally about it. Regardless the man is not above reproach, and does not qualify to serve in this capacity after raping a minor. You still deal witht he emotional trauma, and your life has been affected. This would be the ultimate slap in the face.

Something along those lines. Copy the local CO and DO, but NOT the local elder body. You have nothing to lose right?

What part of the world are you in? Is he currently a servant?

besty

I would wait until he is appointed and then go after him.

happy@last

I really feel for you, what a twisted organisation! If it was me I would phone Bethel and ask them if they're aware of his history, and tell them that you will be contacting the press and seeking legal counsel. How long has he been a ministerial servant? Was he ever spoken to by the police?

nugget

The elders do not understand the impact of sexual assault and rape since they are not the victims. They are trained to deal with it as a sin which in itself is a travesty. The psychological impact and long term damage that victims carry with them is incomprehensible to them. This ignorance leads to them making bad decisions motivated by the idea of protecting the organisation's reputation rather than the people within the congregation.

No paedophile should ever be in a position of trust and oversight they abdicated that right when they raped a child. No victim should be told that they should keep quiet and told that they are the problem. No child is responsible for their rape.

What action was taken at the time and were the police involved? Did you get medical attention or was this handled totally within the confines of the Kingdom Hall? Are you aware of any other victims?

I would speak to the lawyers involved in the Candace Conti case and the new case currently going through the courts. You may not wish to pursue your case but your evidence may be of value to them.

I would also write to the elders bringing to their attention the recent court cases and highlighting that not only the society by the local congregation has been found liable and that the elders have been found culpable. I would remind them that these cases are resulting in large financial awards to the victims. By appointing a known paedophile to a position of oversight they are now making the congregation morally and financially responsible for this man. Should he rape again you would have no choice but to testify against the man concerned and the way your case was handled. This means that a court would have sufficient evidence to award substantial damages to any future victim.

I would also change congregations and use it as an excuse to stop attending.

Perhaps the thought that they would have a financial liability may make them think again.

caliber

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