SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A 62-year-old Springfield man, classified as a Level 3 Sex Offender is facing years in jail after being found guilty on multiple counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child.

The female victim in this case was 13-years-old at the time, according to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office.

Jay Aaron Smith, who serves as elder in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Springfield according to authorities, faced 4 Counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14.

He was recently found guilty by a Hampden Superior Court jury and on Wednesday a judge sentenced him to 15 years in prison followed by 5 years probation.

According to Jim Leydon, representative of the Hampden DA’s Office, the sexual abuse happened over a number of months.

“The abuse of the child appears to have occurred over a series of several months from late 2020 through early 2021, the child would have been 13 years old at the time,” Leydon noted.

We’re told Smith previously served 10 years in prison in Georgia for rape in the late 1980′s. He was classified by the State of Massachusetts’ Sex Offender Registry Board as a Level 3 Sex Offender at the time of these offenses.

In this latest case, the Hampden DA called the female victim brave for bringing Smith to justice:

“I am deeply grateful to the brave survivor for bringing this abuser to the light of justice. Her courage and strength keeps other children safe from this predator. I thank the survivor, the jury, detectives with the Springfield Police Department, and Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Vasiliades, who is assigned to my office’s Special Victim’s Unit, for her skillful prosecution of this case.”

- Hampden District Attorney, Anthony Gulluni

Source: https://www.westernmassnews.com/2023/09/01/jehovah-witness-elder-sentenced-jail-child-sexual-abuse-case/

But seriously, what is it with Jehovah's Witnesses and Child sexual abuse?

Just a few months ago, I shared the news about another Jehovah Witness elder who was jailed and fined $40 Million for raping underage girls.

See the thread here ==> https://www.nairaland.com/7772742/abuse-victim-awarded-40-million

Parents keep your children safe.

The Jehovah's Witness who knocks on your door to "preach" might just be a dangerous pedophile in secret.

The human nature is flawed

Pedophilia Cult. Lovers of Child Sex Trafficking.

Na wa o..

JW or not I just don't understand some men. 13yr old dem with funny smells, wey never know how to baff well. Wey never sabi wash yansh naim person dey go molest....

They should never let me be in a position to judge all these pedophiles o. I'd make sure they're vawulently dealt with.

But why is it that it's mostly JW abroad doing this nonsense? Never heard such child molestation happening in Nigeria. ..


Johnw come see Oteneaaron.. We need you on this thread...

Let the wahala start..

oteneaaron:
But seriously, what is it with Jehovah's Witnesses and Child sexual abuse?

Just a few months ago, I shared the news about another Jehovah Witness elder who was jailed and fined $40 Million for raping underage girls.

See the thread here ==> https://www.nairaland.com/7772742/abuse-victim-awarded-40-million

E reach to ask. For this to be this widespread in many countries, there is more to it. No imperfection here. It's diabolical. Watchtower needs to maintain their Billionaire status. That's why. More News of more JW Pedophiles are coming. Just watch.

The only group practicing Christianity with appropriate fruit to show for it according to MaxInDHouse and his assistant Janosky.

A fellow elder with Maximus!
SMH!

correctguy101:

Na wa o..



But why is it that it's mostly JW abroad doing this nonsense? Never heard such child molestation happening in Nigeria. ..

It is by design. That's how Watchtower wants it. If it happens in Nigeria, there will be no JW here or many JWs will leave. They need membership. In The countries where this is going on, JWs are losing so many members there and They are selling so many Kingdom halls, Bethel branches and Assembly halls. It is purely by design. For it to be this widespread in Developed countries, it isn't about konji or some sick men loving Kids. It is diabolic. Watchtower needs to maintain its Billionaire status.

correctguy101:

Na wa o..

But why is it that it's mostly JW abroad doing this nonsense? Never heard such child molestation happening in Nigeria. ..

Well, there a couple of reasons why you may have not heard of this happening in Nigeria - especially on the news:

1. Our judicial system in Nigeria is flawed.

2. Because of the "two witness rule" - this is a fundamental part of the Jehovah’s Witness doctrine that makes it difficult for sexual predators to be called out.

In many cases the little child after reporting to the "Elders" about the sexual abuse, can be accused of lying - if there are not other witnesses to support their accusation.

3. Jehovah's Witnesses are not encouraged to report to the police.

Jehovah's Witnessea are taught to not "bring reproach on Jehovah's name", they would rather keep it hush hush than report these cases to the police.

Because when these news go viral, it would cast bad light on the image of the religion.

They value their image more than anything in the world.

4. Because of the Fear of Men.

In many cases, if a victim of child sexual abuse speaks out and reports to the police without the consent of the organization, they can get excommunicated and risk been shunned.

Shunning could mean losing access to your family members and friends.

Many people are scared of losing their social support base and therefore would rather keep quiet about their abuse.

But it is just a matter of time.

Many years ago in the USA, and Europe, many JW pedophiles went scot free.

It is just of recent that the victims are getting bolder, reporting to the police who in turn launch investigations in these weighty allegations of child sexual abuse.

NairaLTQ:
The only group practicing Christianity with appropriate fruit to show for it according to MaxInDHouse and his assistant Janosky.

A fellow elder with Maximus!
SMH!

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The only group that is the best performing group, performing Child Sex Trafficking. SMH.

They are being investigated presently for Child Sex Trafficking. So more News about JW Pedophiles will be revealed as times goes by.

Courz:


It is by design. That's how Watchtower wants it. If it happens in Nigeria, there will be no JW here or many JWs will leave. They need membership. In The countries where this is going on, JWs are losing so many members there and They are selling so many Kingdom halls, Bethel branches and Assembly halls. It is purely by design. For it to be this widespread in Developed countries, it isn't about konji or some sick men loving Kids. It is diabolic . Watchtower needs to maintain its Billionaire status.

Like hell I'll believe such a thing...

There's nothing diabolical about sick adults... And IMO, deserving to be eliminated from society.

Things like these are common with most organized faiths. Alfas, pastors and even those so-called babalawos almost always abuse the trust and respect people have for them.

That's why I always made it a point to let my daughter know when she was younger that she'll always have my ears no matter what. Police ke? I might kill an eediot like that before anyone knows what's going on.

I thank God that she's currently becoming disillusioned with all these religious stuff like her adorable father... Smh

NairaLTQ:

The only group practicing Christianity with appropriate fruit to show for it according to MaxInDHouse and his assistant Janosky. A fellow elder with Maximus!
SMH!

Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine. 1Thessalonians 5:21

How many JWs have you caught within your neighbourhood with this act?

If you ask a Jew today about Jesus of Nazareth you will surely hear a lot of horrible things like:

©He never existed as a powerful prophet.

©He was gay always around males and never got married.

©He was sleeping with Mary Magdalene, she got pregnant for him and later had a son.

©He practiced spiritism and magic to deceive gullible people.

©His mother was promiscuous but lied to his father so he's a bastard.

©He was a cannibal and he taught his disciples to practice cannibalism.

©His disciples stole his body and lied that he has resurrected.

©He lied that he will demolish the temple and rebuild it in three days.

But with all these reports his disciples proved to be the most peaceful, best preachers and teachers among the Jews in the first century.

Many of them were arrested, persecuted and even executed like their leader who was executed like a common criminal.

In the year 2017 the Russians government led by Vladimir Putin labelled Jehovah's Witnesses a EXTREMIST GROUP but at the same time the same man awarded the family of Jehovah's Witnesses as the model Russian family worth emulating by all Russians.

So if anyone is always coming up to spread bad news about a certain group try to find out the motive in order not to end up spreading what can lead you to kick against God! Exodus 23:1-2

God bless you and may you have PEACE!

MaxInDHouse:


Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine. 1Thessalonians 5:21

How many JWs have you caught within your neighbourhood with this act?

If you ask a Jew today about Jesus of Nazareth you will surely hear a lot of horrible things like:

©He never existed as a powerful prophet.

©He was gay always around males and never got married.

©He was sleeping with Mary Magdalene, she got pregnant for him and later had a son.

©He practiced spiritism and magic to deceive gullible people.

©His mother was promiscuous but lied to his father so he's a bastard.

©He was a cannibal and he taught his disciples to practice cannibalism.

©His disciples stole his body and lied that he has resurrected.

©He lied that he will demolish the temple and rebuild it in three days.

But with all these reports his disciples proved to be the most peaceful, best preachers and teachers among the Jews in the first century.

Many of them were arrested, persecuted and even executed like their leader who was executed like a common criminal.

In the year 2017 the Russians government led by Vladimir Putin labelled Jehovah's Witnesses a EXTREMIST GROUP but at the same time the same man awarded the family of Jehovah's Witnesses as the model Russian family worth emulating by all Russians.

So if anyone is always coming up to spread bad news about a certain group try to find out the motive in order not to end up spreading what can lead you to kick against God! Exodus 23:1-2

God bless you and may you have PEACE!

So, all the allegations are fabrications!?
I actually thought so!

correctguy101:


Like hell I'll believe such a thing...

There's nothing diabolical about sick adults... And IMO, deserving to be eliminated from society.

Things like these are common with most organized faiths. Alfas, pastors and even those so-called babalawos almost always abuse the trust and respect people have for them.

That's why I always made it a point to let my daughter know when she was younger that she'll always have my ears no matter what. Police ke? I might kill an eediot like that before anyone knows what's going on.

I thank God that she's currently becoming disillusioned with all these religious stuff like her adorable father... Smh

Do you know that if you were a JW and your child got sexually abused by a JW Male and you want to act by reporting to the police or treating his fuk up, you will be Excommunicated or threatened to be excommunicated? You will be told that reporting to the Police is bringing reproach on Jehovah's name. What will you do if this happens?

This has happened in many congregations of JW in the U.S and other developed countries.

NairaLTQ:

So, all the allegations are fabrications!?
I actually thought so!

Of course most of these are fabricated!

Have you ever wondered why is it that such is not common here among African JWs?

Well over there some children don't want the religion so to get government approval and stay away from their parents who are worriedly trying to inculcate God's laws in their hearts as commanded by God {Deuteronomy 6:6-7} they will lie against their own parents or guardian who is a JW with that they know there's a provision for abused children to live far away from their parents but here in Africa the child knows that the only people that can cater for them adequately are their own parents so they will pretend as if they're OK with the religion of their parents until they become independent.

That's why such is not heard in Africa or other countries where parents are allowed to use cane on their children!

Courz:
Pedophilia Cult. Lovers of Child Sex Trafficking.

Guys let's be fair here. Every group is guilty of this.

MaxInDHouse:


Of course most of these are fabricated!

Have you ever wondered why is it that such is not common here among African JWs?

Well over there some children don't want the religion so to get government approval and stay away from their parents who are worriedly trying to inculcate God's laws in their hearts as commanded by God {Deuteronomy 6:6-7} they will lie against their own parents or guardian who is a JW with that they know there's a provision for abused children to live far away from their parents but here in Africa the child knows that the only people that can cater for them adequately are their own parents so they will pretend as if they're OK with the religion of their parents until they become independent.

That's why such is not heard in Africa or other countries where parents are allowed to use cane on their children!

All sins are common : in Africa, such is under reported.
They seem to have more than one report about this man o.

According to Jim Leydon, representative of the Hampden DA’s Office, the sexual abuse happened over a number of months.

“The abuse of the child appears to have occurred over a series of several months from late 2020 through early 2021, the child would have been 13 years old at the time,” Leydon noted.

We’re told Smith previously served 10 years in prison in Georgia for rape in the late 1980′s. He was classified by the State of Massachusetts’ Sex Offender Registry Board as a Level 3 Sex Offender at the time of these offenses.

Dtruthspeaker:


Guys let's be fair here. Every group is guilty of this.

Yes. Every group is guilty. JWs are special because they have lied to people that they are the One True religion. They are just like other groups. That's the point we are making.

MaxInDHouse:


Of course most of these are fabricated!

Have you ever wondered why is it that such is not common here among African JWs?

Well over there some children don't want the religion so to get government approval and stay away from their parents who are worriedly trying to inculcate God's laws in their hearts as commanded by God {Deuteronomy 6:6-7} they will lie against their own parents or guardian who is a JW with that they know there's a provision for abused children to live far away from their parents but here in Africa the child knows that the only people that can cater for them adequately are their own parents so they will pretend as if they're OK with the religion of their parents until they become independent.

Why are you and Satan doing competition for the Best Liar? Why? When these reports were posted in other threads, you and your Fellow JWs came out to admit that this happens everywhere and so it isn't a big deal and that it shows that JWs are imperfect. You especially have used imperfection to explain these Child Sexual Abuse in JW. Why are you now changing mouth by claiming it is all fabrication? Do you have a different lie for different threads? Satan will be shocked at the progress you have made in dragging his crown.

NairaLTQ:

All sins are common : in Africa, such is under reported. They seem to have more than one report about this man o.

Of course there are cases like that but does Judas Iscariot's case makes all the disciples evil?

Or are we saying such case doesn't occur in any other groups?

You need to know the motive of this OP.

He doesn't believe in Jesus and he's always been disturbing me about Jesus being fake:

NairaLTQ:

The only group practicing Christianity with appropriate fruit to show for it according to MaxInDHouse and his assistant Janosky.
A fellow elder with Maximus!
SMH!

This is what the OP believes about Jesus of Nazareth:

https://www.nairaland.com/7006256/jesus-real-myth-challenge-maxindhouse

oteneaaron:

This thread is an overflow from a earlier thread - - https://www.nairaland.com/6994962/witnesses-jehovah-documentary
I have challenged MaxInDHouse to give me undeniable proof that Jesus is a real figure from history and not a mythical figure.
This is the actual challenge:
MaxInDHouse the ball is in your court.
Shall we begin?

Courz:

Why are you and Satan doing competition for the Best Liar? Why? When these reports were posted in other threads, you and your Fellow JWs came out to admit that this happens everywhere and so it isn't a big deal and that it shows that JWs are imperfect. You especially have used imperfection to explain these Child Sexual Abuse in JW. Why are you now changing mouth by claiming it is all fabrication? Do you have a different lie for different threads? Satan will be shocked at the progress you have made in dragging his crown.

Of course MOST OF THESE are fabricated!

Do you know there's a big difference between

"most of these" and "all these?"

MaxInDHouse:


Of course MOST OF THESE are fabricated!

Do you know there's a big difference between

"most of these" and "all these?"

Why are you and Satan doing competition for the Best Liar? Why? When these reports were posted in other threads, you and your Fellow JWs came out to admit that this happens everywhere and so it isn't a big deal and that it shows that JWs are imperfect. You especially have used imperfection to explain these Child Sexual Abuse in JW. Why are you now changing mouth by claiming it is all fabrication? Do you have a different lie for different threads? Satan will be shocked at the progress you have made in dragging his crown.

Courz:


Yes. Every group is guilty. JWs are special because they have lied to people that they are the One True religion. They are just like other groups. That's the point we are making.

Yeah! It's horrible that they add great great lyings to perversion and that would surely make them gap others.

MaxInDHouse:


Of course most of these are fabricated!

Have you ever wondered why is it that such is not common here among African JWs?

Well over there some children don't want the religion so to get government approval and stay away from their parents who are worriedly trying to inculcate God's laws in their hearts as commanded by God {Deuteronomy 6:6-7} they will lie against their own parents or guardian who is a JW with that they know there's a provision for abused children to live far away from their parents but here in Africa the child knows that the only people that can cater for them adequately are their own parents so they will pretend as if they're OK with the religion of their parents until they become independent.

That's why such is not heard in Africa or other countries where parents are allowed to use cane on their children!

Yes most are fabricated

Courz:

Yes. Every group is guilty. JWs are special because they have lied to people that they are the One True religion. They are just like other groups. That's the point we are making.

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

There is a unique FRUIT expected of Christians as a group.

Only JWs are producing that fruit!

Prosper1912:

Yes most are fabricated

Prove to us that they are fabricated. If you google JW and Child Sexual Abuse, just go to the News section and see many foreign News stations reporting so many child sexual abuse cases in JW. prove to us here that all those News are fabrication. You have entered potopoto today with this your statement.

Prosper1912:

Yes most are fabricated

There's no need arguing about this because Jesus clearly stated the fruit expected of true Christians!

MaxInDHouse:


Naaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

There is a unique FRUIT expected of Christians as a group.

Only JWs are producing that fruit!

Fruits of Child Sexual Abuse, Child Sex Trafficking, Wife swapping, Adultery, Promiscuity, Homosexuality, e. t. c. These are the fruits you are boasting about in this forum.

Nice one Mad MaxInDHouse! 😀

Prosper1912:

Yes most are fabricated

You guys are always shameful liars. We all know fabrications when ever they pop out.

Mad MaxInDHouse and Mumu Prosper1912, come and prove to us in this thread that these news stories from the below News Stations are Fabrications