We have cases in our very own family of domestic abuse within WT. The victims were actually encouraged by the Elders, to stay with their abusive spouses. WT will protect the abuser and victimize the victim(s) . We have seen it in our family. Just look how WT handles child sex abuse. We had a local case of abuse and the congregation sat behind the abuser in court and supported him.
This is a sad story. I hope the family gets the justice they deserve.