Officials said one of the self-proclaimed religious leaders accused of physical and psychological abuse to coerce victims to solicit tens of millions in donations is scheduled to be in court in Tampa.

The United States Attorney's Office said 56-year-old Michelle Brannon will reappear in court on Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m.

Brannon was arrested on Aug. 27, weeks after a federal grand jury in Michigan served a 10-count indictment against her and 53-year-old David Taylor for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy.

The indictment accuses Brannon and Taylor of leading the Kingdom of God Global Church (KOGGC), formerly Joshua Media Ministries International (JMMI).

The indictment says Brannon and Taylor ran a call center and compelled victims to work long hours without

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