Shirakawa has encountered sexual abuse cases committed by Christian clergy members, either Catholic or Protestant and including Jehovah’s Witnesses, and by Buddhist priests. “Even if victims ...

Former Jehovah’s Witnesses said they are still troubled ... sexual abuse can easily occur and also raise the hurdle for victims to speak out,” he said in an interview.

The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ United States branch declined Thursday to discuss any of Simendinger’s claims. “We empathize with all victims of abuse but it would be inappropriate for us to ...