Pastor charged in Michigan call center scheme appears in court

Dozens of David Taylor supporters packed a Detroit courtroom on Friday as their self-proclaimed church leader faces accusations that he took over the lives of call center employees across the country. Taylor, 53, told his followers that he is Jesus’ best friend and that God had given him the keys to the Kingdom on Earth. He’s accused of forcing call center workers in Michigan, Florida, Texas, and Missouri to endure miserable living conditions as members of Kingdom of God Global Church, formerly Joshua Media Ministries International.