It’s time to investigate Jehovah Witnesses sex crimes, says Belfast abuse victim

IRELAND
Belfast Telegraph

December 24, 2019

By Christopher Woodhouse

A WOMAN has called for an inquiry into sex crimes by Jehovah’s Witnesses after her Bible study class abuser was sentenced for subjecting her to years of abuse.

Laura Waring, who has bravely waived her right to anonymity, revealed she’s been contacted by other people who say they were also victims of abusers in the church.

The church has been dogged internationally by sex scandals involving alleged abusers and major public inquiry was held into allegations in Australia.

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