Smallville's Allison Mack Arrested for being in Sex Cult (Update HBO has a Documentary True Crime Series)
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Still can't believe all this shit went down over ADULTS. At what point is an adult white woman responsible for its actions?
There were minors too, they had them doing child porn too.
Oh ok. If children are involved, put them under the jail.
If it was just chicks that wanted to be subservient to a guy then there wouldn't have been all this shit. ...but forced labor using blackmail and holding people down while they're being branded (from what I understand, that wasn't a fully consensual thing).... that's what takes it to another level (plus they say at least some of the chicks didn't know the guy was even at the top of the pyramid until after they had blackmailing info on them. ...and this is all done while they're having the classic low protein cult diet pushed on them so that their minds aren't working right.
Allison Mack Pleads Guilty in Sex-Cult Case
By Victoria Bekiempis
Allison Mack. Photo: Mary Altaffer/AP/REX/Shutterstocl
A teary Allison Mack pleaded guilty to two federal counts Monday in the NXIVM sex-cult case.
“I have come to the conclusion that I must take full responsibility for my conduct and that’s why I am pleading guilty today,” said a choked up Mack, who admitted to one count of racketeering conspiracy and one count of racketeering.
Mack attended court in dark relaxed-fit pants and a creamy mock-neck sweater. She kept her hair in a bun and sported leopard sneakers, as she had at her last court proceeding.
Her casual dress stood in stark contrast to the gravity of the situation, as she faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count.
At the beginning of her allocution, Mack explained in part what drew her to NXIVM. Many of the members were “wonderful people and some of whom, I now realize, were not.”
“I joined NXIVM … to find purpose,” she said of the group, which was headed by co-defendant Keith Raniere. “I truly believed I found a group of individuals who believed as I did.”
“I believed Keith Raniere’s intentions were to help people,” she said. “I was wrong.”
Prosecutors allege that NXIVM, an Albany-area organization that offered costly self-help classes, contained a secretive sect called DOS that “operated with levels of women ‘slaves’ headed by ‘masters.’”
After Mack’s arrest last year, prosecutors said that she served as a “master” under NXIVM founder Keith Raniere, recruited slaves, and “directly or implicitly required her slaves … to engage in sexual activity with Raniere.”
courthouse theatrics and ongoing expectations that Mack would take a plea before trial.
Last week, Mack and Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman, who is also charged in the case, had a gushing BFF-esque reunion, with long hugs and cheek kisses before a proceeding in the case.
Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis decided during this prior proceeding to keep jurors’ names secret, including after the trial, and to “partially sequester” them, which means they will be transported to and from the courthouse by U.S. Marshals on trial days.
Garaufis’s decision was unusual, considering this level of anonymity is typically reserved for dangerous defendants, such as Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, not wayward stars and heiresses.
The week before, Bronfman nearly fainted in court after it was revealed that celebrity lawyer–cum–accused fraudster Michael Avenatti had negotiated with prosecutors for her.
stranger than fiction!
It's amazing, how folks are treating her as a victim...
Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in NXIVM cult prosecution, to pay $6 million forfeiture
By MOLLY CRANE-NEWMAN and LARRY MCSHANE
| NEW YORK DAILY NEWS |
APR 19, 2019 | 5:36 PM
Clare Bronfman leaves Brooklyn Federal Court, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. (Jeff Bachner/for New York Daily News)
Seagram’s liquor empire heiress Clare Bronfman pleaded guilty to federal charges Friday for her role in running the NXIVM sex cult, becoming the latest top-echelon member to cut a deal with prosecutors before facing trial in the sordid case.
An apologetic Bronfman, 40, spoke softly in entering her plea to two counts at the late afternoon hearing in Brooklyn Federal Court. She recounted growing up in a family of great wealth and generosity, and straying from those roots while serving as a member of the raunchy cult’s executive board.
“I was afforded a great gift by my grandfather and father,” she said as reporters strained to hear her words. "With the gift comes important, tremendous responsibility. It does not come with an ability to break the law; it comes with greater responsibility to uphold it.
“I failed to uphold the following laws set forth by this country, and for that I am truly sorry.”
She then pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conceal and hide illegal aliens for financial gain and to fraudulent use of identification.
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Bronfman is the daughter of the late billionaire philanthropist and former Seagram chairman Edgar Bronfman Sr.
Her sentencing was set for July 25. Prosecutors estimate her sentence will run from 21 to 27 months in prison, with a $6 million forfeiture payment in lieu of surrendering her property used in the cult conspiracy count. She will also pay restitution of $96,605.23 to one of the cult’s victims.
Shortly after Bronfman’s hearing ended, co-defendant Kathy Russell -- the cult’s longtime bookkeeper -- arrived in the same courtroom and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis.
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Their pleas came 10 days after sobbing “Smallville” actress and co-defendant Allison Mack copped a plea to racketeering and conspiracy charges, including duping some women into believing the cult was actually a self-help group. Cult co-founder Nancy Salzman, known as the “Prefect,” and her daughter Lauren also pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Bronfman — who was briefly represented by attorney Michael Avenatti before his federal indictment — was using a trust fund to foot the legal bill for her fellow cult members/co-defendants.
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Her plea leaves charismatic NXIVM leader Keith Raniere, 57, facing federal prosecution all by himself for heading the upstate New York sex cult where female members were blackmailed and branded with a symbol incorporating the initials “KR.”
It’s unclear if Bronfman will continue to cover Raniere’s tab when jury selection begins Monday morning in his case.
By MOLLY CRANE-NEWMAN and LARRY MCSHANE
| NEW YORK DAILY NEWS |
APR 19, 2019 | 5:36 PM
Clare Bronfman leaves Brooklyn Federal Court, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. (Jeff Bachner/for New York Daily News)
Seagram’s liquor empire heiress Clare Bronfman pleaded guilty to federal charges Friday for her role in running the NXIVM sex cult, becoming the latest top-echelon member to cut a deal with prosecutors before facing trial in the sordid case.
An apologetic Bronfman, 40, spoke softly in entering her plea to two counts at the late afternoon hearing in Brooklyn Federal Court. She recounted growing up in a family of great wealth and generosity, and straying from those roots while serving as a member of the raunchy cult’s executive board.
“I was afforded a great gift by my grandfather and father,” she said as reporters strained to hear her words. "With the gift comes important, tremendous responsibility. It does not come with an ability to break the law; it comes with greater responsibility to uphold it.
“I failed to uphold the following laws set forth by this country, and for that I am truly sorry.”
She then pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conceal and hide illegal aliens for financial gain and to fraudulent use of identification.
[More News] A trio of Milwaukee brothers charged with years-long sexual abuse against their siblings »
Bronfman is the daughter of the late billionaire philanthropist and former Seagram chairman Edgar Bronfman Sr.
Her sentencing was set for July 25. Prosecutors estimate her sentence will run from 21 to 27 months in prison, with a $6 million forfeiture payment in lieu of surrendering her property used in the cult conspiracy count. She will also pay restitution of $96,605.23 to one of the cult’s victims.
Shortly after Bronfman’s hearing ended, co-defendant Kathy Russell -- the cult’s longtime bookkeeper -- arrived in the same courtroom and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis.
[More News] Oregon county to pay black worker who complained about ‘Blue Lives Matter’ flag $100K settlement »
Their pleas came 10 days after sobbing “Smallville” actress and co-defendant Allison Mack copped a plea to racketeering and conspiracy charges, including duping some women into believing the cult was actually a self-help group. Cult co-founder Nancy Salzman, known as the “Prefect,” and her daughter Lauren also pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Bronfman — who was briefly represented by attorney Michael Avenatti before his federal indictment — was using a trust fund to foot the legal bill for her fellow cult members/co-defendants.
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Her plea leaves charismatic NXIVM leader Keith Raniere, 57, facing federal prosecution all by himself for heading the upstate New York sex cult where female members were blackmailed and branded with a symbol incorporating the initials “KR.”
It’s unclear if Bronfman will continue to cover Raniere’s tab when jury selection begins Monday morning in his case.
this gonna be a damn award winning series on some streaming service in less than 2 years.
white shit.
@fonzerrillii
Allison Mack Reportedly Told Sex-Cult Victim to Be a ‘Good Slave’
By Victoria Bekiempis
Allison Mack. Photo: Mark Lennihan/AP/Shutterstock
Troubling new details have emerged in reports about Smallville actress Allison Mack’s role in luring victims to NXIVM, a purported sex cult in upstate New York.
One alleged victim, an aspiring actress from California, said Mack asked her to join NXIVM during an Ace Hotel meeting, according to theNew YorkTimes.
The woman, referred to only by her first name, Nicole, said she was struggling in New York City at the time and that Mack’s television success had made an impression on her.
Mack falsely peddled NXIVM as a way of reaching goals, and brought Nicole on as a “slave.” She eventually got access to Nicole’s private information and used it as a means of control, the Times reports.
In April, Mack pleaded guilty to two federal counts related to her involvement in NXIVM. The group’s alleged leader, Keith Raniere, is presently on trial in Brooklyn federal court for a variety of charges, including sex trafficking.
Prosecutors have said that Mack served as a “master” for Raniere’s secret NXIVM sect, called DOS. As a “master,” Mack recruited “slaves” and then “directly or implicitly required her slaves … to engage in sexual activity with Raniere.”
Nicole’s story seems to reflect prosecutors’ narrative.
Nicole claims that Mack brought her to an Albany suburb close to NXIVM’s campus. Mack instructed Nicole to tell Raniere that she would follow any of his orders. Mack also allegedly ordered Nicole to stop hooking up with an ex-boyfriend and demanded that she be celibate for three months, per the Times. Nicole, who was staying with Mack, began taking walks with the now-disgraced actress and Raniere.
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“Now go be a good slave,” Nicole recalled Mack saying at one point, the Times reports.
Nicole alleged that Raniere blindfolded her and brought her to a house the following day. Raniere demanded that she take off her clothing and allegedly tied Nicole’s ankles and wrists to a table, the newspaper said.
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As Raniere walked around the table, asking questions about her sex life, another person performed oral sex on her, Nicole alleged on the witness stand.
“I was so confused,” Nicole testified. “It’s terrifying.”
Nicole “didn’t think that there was an option,” she told jurors, the Timesreports.
Raniere lauded her bravery after the incident, Nicole said. When Nicole told Mack about the alleged encounter, “she also said I was brave … I think she also said I had earned working more with Keith,” the report says.
Neither Raniere nor Mack’s lawyers immediately responded to requests for comment.
Update, June 11, at 5:06 p.m.: Today, a model-actress based in Los Angeles said her fascination with Raniere turned into a “nightmare” when Mack told her to seduce him, according to the New York Daily News.
This actress, identified in court as “J,” testified that she “had to have Keith take a naked picture of me … It was basically my worst nightmare come to life.”
“I was told other women had done this — only privileged women had the honor, had been given that assignment,” she said, per the Daily News.
J, who claimed in court that she had suffered sexual abuse, reportedly alleged that Mack said, “This is going to help you get rid of all of the sexual abuse trauma.”
According to the Daily News, J recalled Mack saying, “I give you permission to enjoy [the sex].”
“Internally, I was like, you fucking bitch,” J said, according to the report.
J, who claimed she never had sex with Raniere, then informed Mack that she was leaving NXIVM.
“Honestly, that special assignment really creeped me out,” the Daily Newsreported J saying.
Allison Mack Reportedly Told Sex-Cult Victim to Be a ‘Good Slave’
By Victoria Bekiempis
Allison Mack. Photo: Mark Lennihan/AP/Shutterstock
Troubling new details have emerged in reports about Smallville actress Allison Mack’s role in luring victims to NXIVM, a purported sex cult in upstate New York.
One alleged victim, an aspiring actress from California, said Mack asked her to join NXIVM during an Ace Hotel meeting, according to theNew YorkTimes.
The woman, referred to only by her first name, Nicole, said she was struggling in New York City at the time and that Mack’s television success had made an impression on her.
Mack falsely peddled NXIVM as a way of reaching goals, and brought Nicole on as a “slave.” She eventually got access to Nicole’s private information and used it as a means of control, the Times reports.
In April, Mack pleaded guilty to two federal counts related to her involvement in NXIVM. The group’s alleged leader, Keith Raniere, is presently on trial in Brooklyn federal court for a variety of charges, including sex trafficking.
Prosecutors have said that Mack served as a “master” for Raniere’s secret NXIVM sect, called DOS. As a “master,” Mack recruited “slaves” and then “directly or implicitly required her slaves … to engage in sexual activity with Raniere.”
Nicole’s story seems to reflect prosecutors’ narrative.
Nicole claims that Mack brought her to an Albany suburb close to NXIVM’s campus. Mack instructed Nicole to tell Raniere that she would follow any of his orders. Mack also allegedly ordered Nicole to stop hooking up with an ex-boyfriend and demanded that she be celibate for three months, per the Times. Nicole, who was staying with Mack, began taking walks with the now-disgraced actress and Raniere.
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“Now go be a good slave,” Nicole recalled Mack saying at one point, the Times reports.
Nicole alleged that Raniere blindfolded her and brought her to a house the following day. Raniere demanded that she take off her clothing and allegedly tied Nicole’s ankles and wrists to a table, the newspaper said.
LEARN MORE »
As Raniere walked around the table, asking questions about her sex life, another person performed oral sex on her, Nicole alleged on the witness stand.
“I was so confused,” Nicole testified. “It’s terrifying.”
Nicole “didn’t think that there was an option,” she told jurors, the Timesreports.
Raniere lauded her bravery after the incident, Nicole said. When Nicole told Mack about the alleged encounter, “she also said I was brave … I think she also said I had earned working more with Keith,” the report says.
Neither Raniere nor Mack’s lawyers immediately responded to requests for comment.
Update, June 11, at 5:06 p.m.: Today, a model-actress based in Los Angeles said her fascination with Raniere turned into a “nightmare” when Mack told her to seduce him, according to the New York Daily News.
This actress, identified in court as “J,” testified that she “had to have Keith take a naked picture of me … It was basically my worst nightmare come to life.”
“I was told other women had done this — only privileged women had the honor, had been given that assignment,” she said, per the Daily News.
J, who claimed in court that she had suffered sexual abuse, reportedly alleged that Mack said, “This is going to help you get rid of all of the sexual abuse trauma.”
According to the Daily News, J recalled Mack saying, “I give you permission to enjoy [the sex].”
“Internally, I was like, you fucking bitch,” J said, according to the report.
J, who claimed she never had sex with Raniere, then informed Mack that she was leaving NXIVM.
“Honestly, that special assignment really creeped me out,” the Daily Newsreported J saying.
Damn how deep does this rabbit hole go? Wouldn't be shocked if some major movie studio and TV execs get exposed in these trials.
I would advise you to NOT hold your breath bruh.Anybody seen #metoo?
I bet you the reason this story isn't getting more coverage and probably why we won't ever get a movie of this story is because of the amount of Hollywood execs and other powerful rich perverts that are involved.
Why would they want to expose their own crimes? They probably using all their power to keep this story as small as possible.
Why would they want to expose their own crimes? They probably using all their power to keep this story as small as possible.
https://www.nydailynews.com/new-yor...0190613-gbcril6blzcadb7nbj5v5w6ozq-story.html
Nude photos of underage ‘sex slave’ shocks jurors in NXIVM case
Jurors winced Thursday when they got their first look at disturbing pornographic photos of one of the women lured into the NXIVM sex cult.
The 18 photos, allegedly taken in 2005, portrayed the now-grown woman known to jurors as the underage “sex slave” Camila when she was only 15 years old.
Full story on the link above
Nude photos of underage ‘sex slave’ shocks jurors in NXIVM case
Jurors winced Thursday when they got their first look at disturbing pornographic photos of one of the women lured into the NXIVM sex cult.
The 18 photos, allegedly taken in 2005, portrayed the now-grown woman known to jurors as the underage “sex slave” Camila when she was only 15 years old.
Full story on the link above
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse...
Sidebar..
These #metoo and feminist really really quiet about this case huh?
Funny how that works.
I'm only hearing about this on BGOL. Why not CBS, ABC and the million other news outlets. Plus those #metoo bitches.
#metoo & #TimesUp only care if its men.
Feminists believe women who commit crimes are forced to do so under "the patriarchy" and therefore are victims and not criminals.
Seriously. They believe this. They take no agency for any negative actions.
Besides, this doesn't advance their agenda. If some big time male names turn up in the mix; they will show up.
Feminists believe women who commit crimes are forced to do so under "the patriarchy" and therefore are victims and not criminals.
Seriously. They believe this. They take no agency for any negative actions.
Besides, this doesn't advance their agenda. If some big time male names turn up in the mix; they will show up.
Especially if some of the men happen to be black.
