Treva and Christine Edwards, self-identified pastors in New Jersey, reportedly coerced church members into servitude while depriving them of food and sleep for years. Federal prosecutors allege they manipulated vulnerable individuals, claiming divine punishment for disobedience. Treva Edwards also faces charges of sexual assault against one victim. They maintained control by isolating victims and monitoring their communications, ultimately pocketing the proceeds from their labor. The horrific practices allegedly sustained from 2011 to 2020, indicating a long-term exploitation scheme under the guise of religious authority.
Treva Edwards and his wife Christine exploited vulnerable individuals for nearly a decade, forcing them into labor and sexual servitude under the guise of religious obedience.
Federal prosecutors detailed how Treva Edwards preyed on individuals facing personal struggles, convincing them that their disobedience would provoke divine punishment.
The Edwards couple allegedly controlled their victims by isolating them from the outside world and instilling fear of spiritual retribution for disobedience.
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