Appeal Jury Verdict in CA

I read this a few minutes ago and thought I would share it, since it is important to be informed.

Jehovah’s Witnesses to appeal jury verdict in California case

NEW YORK—Jehovah’s Witnesses will appeal the decision of a California jury in a court case involving alleged acts of child abuse.

The jury rendered a multimillion-dollar damage award to a woman who claimed that she was molested as a child by a member of a local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. At trial, the plaintiff claimed that the policies of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society contributed to the alleged abuse. “We respectfully disagree with the jury’s decision. This is the first time that an organization was found responsible for the alleged misdeeds of a member who held no position of leadership or authority,” states James McCabe, an attorney representing Watchtower in the case. “We are very sorry for whatever harm this young lady may have suffered. However, the organization is not responsible. We now look to the Court of Appeals for a thorough review of this case.”

J. R. Brown, a spokesman at the world headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses, commented: “The fact that Jehovah’s Witnesses abhor child abuse and strive to protect children from such acts is well-known. The individual members of any organization must ultimately bear the responsibility for their own actions, particularly when the acts are so flagrantly against the morals and principles of the organization and society.”

Related Links:
Web Article: Jehovah’s Witnesses and Child Protection
Video: Dealing with Child Abuse—Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Policy
Video: Inquiries on Child Abuse—Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Response

Media Contact:
J. R. Brown, Office of Public Information, tel. +1 718 560 5600

This was about two weeks ago in Ayange.

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At the Villao KH.

Josias, Joel, Jackeline, Me, Jennifer and Carol

 

Oh, this was like 2 weeks ago too. I had several kids come over to study the WT in English

and several did comment for the meeting. I hope to do it again for the next meeting.

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I havent been able to write for over a week! I have wanted to, but being away from a computer and Internet once again has prevented me.

Last Friday we had an Anniversary party at our house downstairs. We danced and ate rice with chicken. It was fun and I took pictures, of which I have to share.

On Saturday and Sunday my brother and I were invited to go to Villao with the family across the street. The other two girl cousins also joined making the group a total of 8. Villao is farther than the towns we go to on Monday, so it was a long drive. We drove through the mountains and had some fog on the way. There was so much vegetation. It was green everywhere. I would like to give you a detailed description of how the whole trip went, but I dont have the time right now. Anyways, we spent the night with the Rodriguez's relatives. The next morning we went to the meeting there and later that afternoon we swam in a river. It was awesome. I also caught a few frogs, and named one Risa. She was smaller than my pinky fingernail. We drove back home after 4pm and sang on the way. Some others slept and I also drew. We arrived around 10pm.

Since Tuesday Ive been going out preaching and joined the Quichua group twice. It hasnt been on purpose, but its turned out that way. Tonight we might go to the Muey congregations meeting.

I know this is brief, but at least you guys know we are still here and doing fine. :)
Ziv is a little sick though.

Bueno, Take Care!