Third Suspect Known as 'Prophetess' Indicted in Kingdom of God Global Church Forced Labor Case
Kathleen Klein, known as 'Prophetess,' has been indicted as the third defendant in an alleged forced labor conspiracy tied to the Kingdom of God Global Church. The case involves allegations of exploiting workers at multi-state call centers.
A federal grand jury in Michigan indicted a third defendant in an alleged forced labor conspiracy tied to the Kingdom of God Global Church, the Justice Department announced.
Kathleen Klein (also known as "Prophetess"), 53, is accused of being a leader and executive of the church (formerly Joshua Media Ministries International). Klein allegedly helped manage a multi-state call center operation that exploited workers to solicit donations.
The Justice Department states that Klein, along with co-defendants David Taylor and Michelle Brannon, operated call centers in Michigan, Missouri, Florida, and Texas. Victims were reportedly forced to work long hours without pay, pressured to meet aggressive fundraising targets, and subjected to public humiliation, sleep deprivation, physical abuse, and threats of "divine judgment."
The superseding indictment, issued on February 11, 2026, also includes new allegations that David Taylor frequently requested sexually explicit photos and videos from female church workers. Prosecutors estimate that the organization collected approximately $50 million in donations since 2014, which leaders allegedly used for personal real estate, vehicles, airline tickets, and luxury goods.
Klein faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor. Taylor and Brannon were initially indicted in July 2025 on charges including conspiracy to commit forced labor, forced labor, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, each carrying a potential sentence of up to 20 years.
