Kansas Cult Leaders Convicted for Child Labor and Abuse

Six members of the United Nation of Islam found guilty of forcing children into unpaid labor under abusive conditions.

Six former high-ranking members of the United Nation of Islam, including wives of the late founder Royall Jenkins, were convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor and other charges.
Children as young as eight were forced to work up to 16 hours a day without pay in businesses across multiple states, including gas stations, bakeries, and restaurants.
Victims were subjected to physical, emotional, and psychological abuse, including beatings, dietary restrictions, and being held upside down over train tracks.
The children lived in overcrowded, rodent-infested facilities with strict rules on their behavior, communication, and diet, and were denied proper education.
Sentencing hearings are scheduled for February 2025, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison for the convicted members.