US Edition2 Ministry Leaders Accused of Running Forced Labor Organization, Money Laundering Scheme
David Taylor and Michelle Brannon allegedly forced victims to work unpaid at call centers across multiple states, raising over $50 million to fund their lavish lifestyle, prosecutors say.
- 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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Self-proclaimed 'apostle' who claims to be Jesus' best friend arrested in forced labor scheme
Two religious leaders who claimed divine authority were arrested by the FBI for allegedly forcing workers at call centers to solicit donations under threat of punishment.
‘Apostle’ David E. Taylor Arrested, Charged with Human Trafficking, Money Laundering
Self-styled “Apostle” David Taylor (53) and his associate, Michelle Brannon (56), have been indicted by a federal grand jury for 10 counts related to human trafficking and money laundering. Read MoreThe post ‘Apostle’ David E. Taylor Arrested, Charged with Human Trafficking, Money Laundering appeared first on Christian News Now.
Self-styled “Apostle” David Taylor (53) and his associate, Michelle Brannon (56), have been indicted by a federal grand jury for 10 counts related to human trafficking and money laundering.
Self-styled “Apostle” David Taylor (53) and his associate, Michelle Brannon (56), have been indicted by a federal grand jury for 10 counts related to human trafficking and money laundering. Self-styled “Apostle” David Taylor (53) and his associate, Michelle Brannon (56), have been indicted by a federal grand jury for 10 counts related to human trafficking and money laundering.
Officials: Religious cult that began in Michigan forced victims to work for free, withheld food
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After an investigation by the FBI and the IRS, the leaders of a so-called church accused of money laundering and forcing people to work for no pay have been charged, authorities say. David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56, were arrested Wednesday in North Carolina and Florida in connection to what authorities are calling a "forced labor organization," the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Attorney's Office said i…
Holy Huh! Church Leaders Arrested For Alleged Forced Labor & Money Laundering Conspiracy
Two church leaders are facing charges related to a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy. The ten-count indictment against David Taylor and Michelle Brannon accused them of victimizing people in at least four states, including Michigan, Texas, Missouri, and Florida.RELATED: Whew! Marvin Sapp Breaks Silence After $40,000 Church Donation Request Sparks Outrage On Social MediaMore Details About The Indictment & ArrestsA federal grand jury in…
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