US Edition2 Ministry Leaders Accused of Running Forced Labor Organization, Money Laundering Scheme
David E. Taylor and Michelle Brannon allegedly coerced victims into unpaid labor for call centers, raising about $50 million used to fund their luxury lifestyle, facing up to 20 years in prison.
- Federal officials arrested David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56, the leaders of Kingdom of God Global Church , a forced labor organization, on charges of money laundering.
- Taylor and Brannon allegedly controlled their victims, forcing them to work without pay, and punished disobedience with humiliation, abuse, and threats.
- According to the indictment, KOGGC received millions in donations yearly, using much of the money to purchase luxury properties, vehicles, and equipment.
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Indictment describes church leaders with Tampa ties 'weaponizing religion' to control victims
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- What went on inside a gated mansion in Tampa's Avila neighborhood was subject to a raid Wednesday morning. It's laid out in a 23-page indictment against defendants David Taylor and Michelle Brannon. They are the self-proclaimed leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church or KOGGC. Taylor and Brannon are accused of forced labor and money laundering to fund a human trafficking ring, under the guise of a religious ministry. …
Two indicted on federal charges involving known controversial Taylor church
A man considering himself an apostle and Jesus’ best friend, along with his assistant, were indicted and charged for their involvement with the Kingdom of God Global Church as an alleged call center of crime The charges were announced on Aug. 27. David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56, are facing a 10-count indictment for their alleged dealings in a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy that victimized individuals not only in Taylor, …
Church leaders indicted by Detroit grand jury in alleged forced labor conspiracy
The charges allege two individuals forced victims to work at a call center in Taylor, Michigan, and others others in three separate states, and to perform other tasks or face punishment. Millions collected in donations were allegedly spent luxury properties, vehicles and sporting equipment.
Feds Indict Church Leaders on Forced Labor, Money Laundering
A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan on Wednesday returned a 10-count indictment against two church leaders accused of orchestrating a multi-state forced labor and money laundering conspiracy that prosecutors say exploited victims in four states.
Denver Gazette
Feds take down cult-like Kingdom of God Global Church over forced labor
Two leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church, a nationwide ministry once called a “slave labor cult” by a former member, were arrested Wednesday by the FBI.
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