A federal judge in Kansas sentenced Kaaba Majeed, 51, to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for forced labor and conspiracy. Co-defendants Yunus Rassoul, 39, received five years of probation; James Staton, 63, was sentenced to five years in prison with one year of supervised release; Randolph Rodney Hadley, 50, received five years in prison and one year of supervised release; Daniel Aubrey Jenkins, 44, got four years in prison and one year of supervised release; and Dana Peach, 60, was sentenced to four years in prison and one year of supervised release.

In September 2024, a jury convicted all six defendants of forced labor conspiracy and Majeed of additional counts. Two other co-defendants, Etenia Kinard, 49, and Jacelyn Greenwell, 46, who pleaded guilty, will be sentenced on Sept. 22.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division stated, “Labor trafficking of children is an egregious crime.” U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser noted the crimes occurred many years ago, but justice was still pursued.

The FBI Kansas City Field Office led the investigation with help from the Department of Labor. Special Agent Stephen Cyrus highlighted the importance of partnerships in combating human trafficking.

The defendants were part of the United Nation of Islam (UNOI), founded by Royall Jenkins. They enforced rules requiring unpaid labor through coercion, impacting over a dozen victims, including minors. They operated businesses across several states where victims worked long hours without pay.

Victims were isolated from families and made dependent on UNOI. The defendants falsely promised education and skills training, using strict controls and punishments to ensure compliance.