Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Netflix Cult Pastor's Home Raided in Sex Trafficking Probe
Federal agents are investigating Robert Shinn, a pastor featured in the Netflix documentary "Dancing for the Devil."
They raided a house connected to him due to allegations of serious crimes like sex trafficking and money laundering.
The investigation stems from claims that Shinn's talent management company, 7M Films, was used to recruit dancers into his church, where they were allegedly manipulated and exploited.
Several people were detained during the raid, and the investigation is ongoing.
Shinn denies all accusations against him.
Federal agents raided a California home linked to pastor Robert Shinn.
The raid is part of an investigation into sex trafficking, money laundering, and fraud allegations.
Robert Shinn is the founder of Shekinah Church and 7M Films, a talent management company.
The investigation follows claims made in the Netflix docuseries "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult".
Shinn has denied all accusations of abuse and wrongdoing.
- Who
- Robert Shinn, the pastor featured in "Dancing for the Devil", and the founder of Shekinah Church and 7M Films, is the focus of the investigation.
- What
- Federal agents raided a California home as part of an investigation into sex trafficking allegations.
- When
- The raid occurred on July 27.
- Where
- The raid took place at a California house in Tujunga.
- Why
- The raid is part of an investigation into sex trafficking, money laundering, and fraud allegations against Robert Shinn and his organizations.
Accusers
Robert Shinn
Nature of Shinn's Organizations
Accusers
Shinn's organization is a cult that manipulated and exploited individuals.
Robert Shinn
Shinn denies any wrongdoing and claims the church and 7M are separate entities.
- Subject of Investigation
- Robert Shinn
- Allegations
- Sex trafficking, money laundering, fraud
- Location of Raid
- Tujunga, California
- Entities Involved
- FBI, IRS, US Postal Service, Department of Labor
- Related Docuseries
- "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult"