Allison Mack, one of NXIVM founder and leader Keith Raniere’s top lieutenants, was involved in recruiting women into a secret sex cult within the controversial self-improvement organization.
“I am sorry I ever exposed you to the nefarious and emotionally abusive schemes of a twisted man,” actress Allison Mack wrote in a letter to those she had recruited into NXIVM ahead of her sentencing later this week.
Bonnie Piesse, who starred in two "Star Wars" films before joining the controversial self-help group, has now been cast in the upcoming Disney+ spinoff series.
Dr. Danielle Roberts defended branding Lauren Salzman, Sarah Edmondson, and India Oexenberg, claiming the women asked for the markings to be burned into their skin.
Despite his wish to remain in Brooklyn lockup, alleged cult leader Keith Raniere has been transferred to USP Tuscon, which once housed Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Brian David Mitchell.
Keith Raniere was found huddled in a closet of an exclusive Mexico resort after leaving one of his most devoted female followers to face armed law enforcement officers on her own.
One of the most disturbing revelations about NXIVM's inner sex cult was the ritual branding of female "slaves." Now that most of those women, like India Oxenberg, have reclaimed their lives, will they have to carry that mark with them for the rest of their lives?
“In every aspect of his conduct, Mr. Raniere has acted like the law does not apply to him,” the judge said before handing down Keith Raniere's prison sentence.
