May 07, 2026
An executive of a religious organization accused in a sprawling forced-labor and money laundering prosecution has asked a Michigan federal judge to loosen her bond conditions so she can raise money online while awaiting trial, saying pretrial officers can adequately monitor donations and prevent church funds from being funneled to her.
February 13, 2026
A self-proclaimed religious leader accused of orchestrating a sweeping forced-labor scheme investigated by the Internal Revenue Service must stay behind bars while he awaits trial, a Michigan federal judge decided Friday after privately reviewing more than 150 pages of victims' statements.
August 27, 2025
Two self-proclaimed religious leaders forced people to work in call centers to raise millions of dollars that the pair spent on jet skis and other luxuries in a money laundering scheme investigated by the IRS, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday in Michigan federal court.