'TikTok Cult' pastor's L.A. home searched after sex trafficking warrant served

((Ktla– Federal and local law enforcement served an inspection memorandum for the alleged sex trafficking on Friday morning at the Los Angeles home owned by a controversial sponsor and the subject of Netflix documents “danced for Satan: The 7m Tiktok Cult”.

EL MONTE Police Management officials confirmed on the Ktla from Nexstar that the authorities served the search note at about 6 am in a house located in the city’s Tujunga neighborhood in the city.

In addition to the allegations of sex, an order has been issued with alleged tax evasion, mail defraud, money laundering, and covid-19 epidemic accusations, which have not been determined by law enforcement.

The Sky5 helicopter of KTLA was around 6:45 am, when the FBI employees were seen looking for great stay and talking to people at the scene, including victims or potential witnesses.

At least six people were seen detainees with handcuffs, including older woman, unlike other detainees on the ground, she was sitting on a chair with her legs under a blanket. Another woman was seen sitting on an outdoor sofa, wiping her eyes while holding a child wrapped in a blanket on her lap.

The police did not say immediately whether anyone was arrested while serving this.

Search for property records for the six currently included home, including Robert Shen, the topic “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M Tiktok”. A source involved in the series KTLA confirmed that the drug participating in this research matter was the same characteristic in the center of the series.

the Los Angeles Times mentioned Shin, founder of the Chicenie Church, founded a company called 7M Films in 2021 “to help social media stars and Tiktok dancers find jobs in Los Angeles”

The 2024 series is looking at the story, lawsuits, and offensive allegations that surround the Chicken Church and 7 meters. The media was largely focused by two different groups of sisters who worked with Shane: the influences Melanie Wilking and Miranda Derek (previously Wilking), and Milani and Presable Lee.

Summary of 2024 Time The series described it as “calls by several former former members on how to misuse, manipulate Shane and create an environment similar to.” No sexual assault was brought against him.

Although Shin did not personally respond to the Netflix series, La Times indicated that his company, 7 meters, responded through a post on Instagram called Docuseries “officially fictional work, born from the failed blackmail attempt.” He concluded this position by saying: “We will continue to follow up on all legal treatments available to stop the spread of wonderful lies and expect that they will be fully justified in the court.”

according to CNNShane filed a defamation lawsuit against many former church members, claiming that they had made “wrong statements” in reference to his organization as worship, and that they launched a “cancellation” campaign. Then the defendants joined an intersecting resistance with the other former church members against Shane, his wife, and others claiming “fraud, forced workers and human trafficking.”

In addition, the Los Angeles Times reported that this noise against Sheen claims “brainwashing, physical abuse, sexual assault, emotional abuse, manipulation and exploitation.”

The case was scheduled to go to the trial on July 7 in Los Angeles, however, a group of defendants’ lawyer has since confirmed that the trial will now begin on October 27.

“With regard to the inspection note, we are grateful because the federal government is investigating Robert Shein and we look forward to our customers and victims who receive justice they deserve,” a partner stated with Brown Neri Smith and Khan, LLP.

The authorities did not mention any contacts between Friday and controversial inspection.

Nida BekiraAlexis Lewis, Alberto Mendes and Jennifer Thaga contributed to this report.