Was blind: if there was only 15 people at a study a quick grope on some kid with no one looking is still molestation...I used to witness the old elders in my hall grabbing and actually rubbing their hands up and down on the attractive sisters bodies "accidentally" brushing the sides of their breasts over and over just to get their jollies...thats molestation in my book.
Threatening someone with a lawsuit for slander or disfellowshipping are nothing more than bully tactics. That was a common theme I heard growing up about lawsuits for slander. Basically its just an empty threat so you keep your lips zipped. It sure worked on some folks....how bizarre to fall prey to those tactics.