A Jehovah’s Witness congregation in Manchester has been criticised by the Charity Commission over its handling of allegations of child sex abuse by a senior member. One alleged victim was criticised in correspondence as a troublemaker who was “economical with the truth”. The Charity Commission launched an inquiry into the Manchester New Moston congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2014. After he was charged with the offence, the Charity Commission contacted the trustees and was assured he was no longer allowed to carry out pastoral or promotional duties. Rose was jailed for nine months for historical child sex offences against Person A and a third woman, Person C, in autumn 2013.

Source: The Guardian July 26, 2017 16:40 UTC