Due to false public statements made by the local congregation elders regarding my severing ties with the apsotate WTBTS I am in almost the same situation as your friend. He may wish to do what I am doing.. alienation of affection lawsuits against all the local elders in that congregation due to their statements to the congregation during a Service Meeting. I am being subjected to defamation and shunning because of their false statements and am taking all legal avenues open to ensure they do not victimise other people. They are really going to mess their undies when the WTBTS refuses to get involved with their defense. Enough of us take legal action against the local elders and the whole cult will implode.