A third person, Kathleen Klein (53), known as "Prophetess," has been indicted in the federal case against the Kingdom of God Global Church (KOGGC), also known as Joshua Media Ministries International. She joins self-proclaimed "Apostle" David Taylor and executive director Michelle Brannon in a superseding indictment issued in Michigan on February 11, 2026, which alleges a sprawling, decade-long forced labor and money laundering scheme that raised roughly $50 million. [1, 2, 3]
Latest Developments (February 2026):
- Third Defendant Charged: Kathleen Klein faces conspiracy to commit forced labor charges, accused of enforcing punishment and managing call centers in multiple states
. - Additional Charges for Leader: David Taylor faces new counts, including conspiracy to commit forced labor and sexual abuse allegations, bringing the total in the superseding indictment to three
. - Alleged Abuse and Fraud: The indictment details a scheme where workers were forced to work without pay, facing abuse, sleep deprivation, and starvation for failing to meet, or for, fundraising goals. The $50 million raised was allegedly used for personal luxury goods, according to the indictment.
- Ongoing Operations: Despite the arrests of all three leaders, the church has continued to operate. [2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
The case, expanding from July 2025, now alleges a broader, decade-long criminal conspiracy. [2]
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