The JW's, from the top down, label anything that is not favourable to them as Persecution.
Even the legitimate, and overdue, seeking of recompense by legal action for having been abused by their Members is seen as persecution.
They live in a bubble of ignorance, which includes a grossly over-inflated view of their own importance on the World scene coupled with the persecution complex.
They need to grow up, and see the world as it really is, but don't hold your breath whilst waiting.