TAMPA, Fla. - Experts call a federal indictment against two self-proclaimed religious leaders for operating an alleged forced labor network remarkable.

David Taylor and Michelle Brannon, the two accused ringleaders of the "Kingdom of God Global Church," were arrested last week and charged with forced labor, conspiracy to commit forced labor and money laundering.

The backstory:

The U.S. Department of Justice said Brannon, along with Taylor, led Kingdom of God Global Church, formerly known as Joshua Media Ministries International (JMMI).

A 10-count indictment alleges that Taylor and Brannon ran call centers in Florida, Texas, Missouri and Michigan to solicit donations to the church. The pair convinced their victims to work at the call centers and work for Taylor as personal servants

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