New Jersey pastor, wife enslaved church members for years

A New Jersey pastor and his wife are accused of forcing church members into slave labor and sexual exploitation for nearly a decade, according to federal prosecutors. The couple allegedly threatened victims with divine punishment if they disobeyed. Treva Edwards and his wife, Christine, allegedly lured vulnerable individuals to their church, isolating them and controlling their lives from 2011 to 2020. They forced members to work, deprived them of basic needs, and pocketed the proceeds. The pastor is also accused of sexually assaulting a woman and demanding an abortion. The couple faces serious federal charges, including forced labor and sex trafficking, with potential sentences of up to life in prison.