Yeah I think the Governing Body gave it their best shot in Jeho-lingo to keep the faithful from jumping ship so early in this downward spiral for the corporation financially. They are probably weighing future contribution losses against future lawsuits losses and keep the contribution's coming won on that pathetic public statement "we abhor bla bla bla"
Their rise to the top of power in the Watchtower corporation was their ability to manipulate the rank and file towards corporation goals and profits so they are stuck in that type of response to anything that comes their way even child molestation lawsuits announcements to inquiries from the press.