Church Leaders Arrested: Money Laundering, Forced Labor, and the Abuse of Religious Freedom
Federal agents arrested David Taylor and Michelle Brannon on Wednesday in connection with a multi-million dollar conspiracy. As leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church, the pair allegedly forced workers to be personal servants while using donations to fund a lavish lifestyle. The church is said to have received around $50 million in donations through call centers, which Taylor and Brannon allegedly used to purchase luxury properties and vehicles. Facing charges of forced labor, conspiracy to commit forced labor, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, Taylor and Brannon could each face up to 20 years in prison.
John Q. Hosedrinker