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David Taylor, self-proclaimed "Apostle," and Michelle Brannon are charged with running a $50 million forced labor and money laundering scheme disguised as a religious ministry.

Victims, called "Armor Bearers," were forced to work in call centers soliciting donations, often under threat of punishment and religious condemnation.

The alleged scheme involved controlling victims' living conditions, restricting their freedom, and enforcing bizarre demands like ensuring women took Plan B.

The money allegedly funded a lavish lifestyle for Taylor, including luxury cars and a boat, while victims worked for free.

After a decade of living large, a self-professed religious man who calls himself "Jesus' best friend" saw his kingdom collapse: He got arrested for allegedly running

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