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Church Leader Indicted for Exploiting Workers, Facing 20 Years

2/18/2026

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A federal grand jury in Michigan indicted Kathleen Klein, a leader of the Kingdom of God Global Church, for conspiracy to commit forced labor.
The indictment lists co-defendants David Taylor and Michelle Brannon as exploiting workers in multi-state call centers to solicit donations.
Victims faced long hours, public humiliation, and physical abuse.
The organization raised $50 million since 2014 to fund luxuries.
Klein faces up to 20 years in prison.

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Story summary

A federal grand jury in Michigan indicted Kathleen Klein, a leader of the Kingdom of God Global Church, for conspiracy to commit forced labor.
The indictment lists co-defendants David Taylor and Michelle Brannon as exploiting workers in multi-state call centers to solicit donations.
Victims faced long hours, public humiliation, and physical abuse.
The organization raised $50 million since 2014 to fund luxuries.
Klein faces up to 20 years in prison.