From Part 1 of 3, Deposition of Michelle Brannon: Per Apostle David E Taylor “Axe Michelle” · · Apostle David E Taylor Cult Watch: JMMI
“We have restrictions on debit card usage that have recently become stricter based on guidelines from our tax attorney. Previously, people would call in for permission to use the debit card for business reasons, but now the guidelines are more stringent.”
On , Michelle Devore, Senior Vice President & Head of Marketing at REGIS CORP/MN, spoke about financial controls during Part 1 of 3, Deposition of Michelle Brannon: Per Apostle David E Taylor “Axe Michelle” on Apostle David E Taylor Cult Watch: JMMI.
Michelle Devore, also known as Michelle Brannon, was deposed on March 12, 2015, in a case involving Deborah and Ginger versus Ricky Allen Frazier. During the deposition, she stated that she was paid a salary of $70,000 per year from April 2013 until January 2015, after which she became a volunteer. She discussed financial practices at Joshua Media Ministries International (JMMI), including a $7,500 deposit from an unknown source and a $10,000 donation from Deborah Frazier. Devore said that anonymous donations are common and that the ministry does not have current financial statements or a balance sheet beyond December 31, 2014, nor does it have the IRS Form 1023 application for tax-exempt status. Devore also addressed restrictions on debit card usage, stating that guidelines had become stricter based on advice from a tax attorney. She noted that anyone with account information can make deposits, and that Deborah Frazier had previously wired money into the account. In a separate segment, she was heard encouraging attendees to give offerings, stating that discomfort during giving is a "devil" that should be rebuked, and that all contributions are used for the kingdom.