{"id":2368,"date":"2025-08-28T18:51:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/?p=2368"},"modified":"2025-08-28T18:51:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:51:42","slug":"kingdom-of-god-church-leaders-indicted-in-50m-forced-labor-money-laundering-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/?p=2368","title":{"rendered":"Kingdom of God\u2019 Church Leaders Indicted in $50M Forced Labor &amp; Money Laundering Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Religious Leaders Accused in Massive Human Trafficking Scandal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a shocking federal case, David E. Taylor (53) and Michelle Brannon (56), leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church (formerly Joshua Media Ministries International), have been indicted on 10 federal charges. The Department of Justice alleges they ran a nationwide forced labor operation, exploiting vulnerable followers across multiple states\u2014including Texas, Michigan, Florida, and Missouri\u2014in a scheme that netted over $50 million in donations since 2014.([turn0news15])<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cult-Like Control and Forced Labor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victims were coerced into working at church call centers around the clock with impossible donation goals. Those dubbed \u201carmor bearers\u201d served as personal assistants, while others were subjected to food deprivation, sleep control, and harsh punishments for disobedience. Women, at Taylor\u2019s behest, were also forced to take emergency contraceptives. Authorities describe the organization as a \u201cforced labor organization\u201d that abused its members under the guise of religion.([turn0news15])<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FBI Raids and Multi-State Arrests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FBI executed coordinated raids on church properties across the U.S. in Houston, Tampa, Durham, and other cities to apprehend the two leaders and seize assets. Raids uncovered lavish assets, including mansions, luxury vehicles, and recreational toys\u2014purchased using donations meant for the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"boombox-responsive-embed \"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Feds bust Houston pastors in $50M trafficking case\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Grmhvja6BQo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Religious Leaders Accused in Massive Human Trafficking Scandal In a shocking federal case, David E. 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