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Photo: Elizabeth Williams/AP/Shutterstock Keith Raniere, leader of the NXIVM sex cult , was sentenced to 120 years in federal prison on Tuesday. Raniere was found guilty of racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, wire-fraud conspiracy, forced-labor conspiracy, sex-trafficking conspiracy, and two counts of sex trafficking on June 19, 2019, following a six-week trial. Judge Nicholas Garaufis said the former NXIVM leader “failed to demonstrate remorse” before handing down Raniere’s sentence. The judge also imposed a fine of $1.75 million. Garaufis said that Raniere “targeted the most vulnerable” in his community. “A significant sentence is not just appropriate, but necessary,” he said. “Mr. Raniere has acted as though the law does not apply to him.” Brooklyn federal prosecutors said that NXIVM, an Albany-area group that offered costly self-help classes, included a secretive sect called DOS that “operated with levels of women ‘slaves’ headed by ‘masters.’” The NXIVM scandal … [Read more...] about Keith Raniere Sentenced to 120 Years in NXIVM Sex Cult Case

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman was sentenced to 81 months in prison on Wednesday in relation to the Brooklyn federal court NXIVM sex cult case. She was taken into custody following sentencing. She wore a dark face mask with a flower pattern. Before Bronfman was sentenced, she addressed the court, her voice characterized by a slight British accent. She said she was “immensely thankful and privileged” to have support, saying people “know my goodness.” “They’re praying for me.” She said, “I had made mistakes,” and she is “truly sorry for all the pain I have caused.” Addressing the victim in her immigration crime, Bronfman said she hoped the woman would go on to “live a very happy life.” “I’m sorry for the time and resources I’ve taken,” she also said. Nine people gave victim impact statements, three via prerecorded video and six in person, before Bronfman was sentenced, detailing how Bronfman’s involvement at NXIVM … [Read more...] about Clare Bronfman Sentenced to 81 Months in NXIVM Sex-Cult Case

Photo: Seth Wenig/AP/REX/Shutterstock Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman pleaded guilty Friday afternoon to two federal counts in the NXIVM sex-cult case less than two weeks after Smallville actress Allison Mack admitted to her role in the organization. Bronfman copped to one count of conspiracy to conceal and harbor illegal aliens for financial gain and one count of fraudulent use of identification, officials said. The 40-year-old’s plea, albeit sudden, was not shocking. Previous court proceedings revealed that she had been in plea talks, and jury selection in the case had been slated for Monday. Her plea was preceded by recent courthouse dramatics. There was a gushing moment when she and Mack exchanged extensive hugs and cheek kisses in the hall prior to a proceeding. Bronfman also appeared on the brink of passing out after it was revealed in court that disgraced celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti had worked on her case. Federal prosecutors allege that NXIVM, … [Read more...] about Seagram’s Liquor Heiress Clare Bronfman Pleads Guilty in NXIVM Sex-Cult Case