Fort Kent woman sues Jehovah’s Witnesses, alleging child sex abuse

Fort Kent woman sues Jehovah’s Witnesses, alleging child sex abuse

Shannon Simendinger, 45, previously testified against one religious leader in a criminal trial 2 years ago. He was found guilty of sexual assault.

Woman sues Fort Kent Jehovah’s Witnesses over alleged sexual abuse

If you or someone you know needs resources or support related to sexual violence, contact the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s 24/7 hotline at 800-871-7741. A Pennsylvania woman is suing the Jehovah’s Witnesses of Fort Kent and the New York-based headquarters of the church for alleged sexual abuse committed decades ago by church members. Shannon Simendinger, 45, alleges that three church members sexually abused her from approximately 198…

– The state believes the Court of Appeal's ruling is correct, says government attorney Liv Inger Gjone Gabrielsen, who represents the state. Last year, Jehovah's Witnesses lost the trial regarding state subsidies and registration against the state, but appealed the case to the Court of Appeal. The case will therefore be retried at the beginning of February. On this occasion, the religious community has called for two international experts to be …