James Donald Dudley vs. Jehovah’s Witnesses

Dive into the dramatic and controversial divorce case of Darquita Dudley v. James Donald Dudley, unfolding in 1979 Oklahoma. This riveting video reveals the complexities of a family torn apart by religious beliefs, as a stay-at-home mother and her children become members of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Witness the turmoil that ensues when James Dudley objects to his wife’s conversion, igniting years of strife over the WatchTower Society’s teachings.

As tensions rise, the story escalates to a shocking act of defiance, culminating in a conviction for second-degree arson. Explore the legal and emotional battles that define this case, and discover how community ties impact justice.