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NXIVM's Keith Raniere Tried to Appeal His Conviction With an Argument About 'Commercial Sex Act' Semantics
Raniere's lawyer did find purchase with at least one judge over supposedly prejudicial evidence regarding abortions performed on two sisters Raniere got pregnant
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Former NXIVM Second-in-Command Allison Mack Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
After requesting leniency from the court, Mack had previously pleaded guilty to charges that stemmed from role as a "master" in the sex cult DOS
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'SNL': 'Murder Show' Song Parody Pokes Fun at Women's True-Crime Obsession
Kate McKinnon, Melissa Villaseñor, Ego Nwodim, and Chloe Fineman perform song dedicated to true crime as "self care"
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Keith Raniere Sentenced to 120 Years In Prison
"You are not a leader, a mentor or a guru," said one of Raniere's victims during her statement. "You are a liar, a parasite, and a grifter."
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How HBO's 'The Vow' Tells the Non-Sex-Cult Side of NXIVM
The new docuseries details why so many were enthralled with Keith Raniere, the leader of the self-help organization
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How NXIVM Was the Ultimate Wellness Scam
Keith Raniere targeted wealthy and seemingly happy women. But by preying on their insecurities, he got them to do things they never imagined
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Keith Raniere, Head of NXIVM and Alleged Sex Cult, Found Guilty on All Counts
A jury found Raniere guilty on all counts
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'This Is Just His Lifestyle': Keith Raniere's Lawyer Defends NXIVM Head as Trial Closes
During closing arguments, defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo painted the NXIVM leader accused of trafficking and branding women as little more than a polyamorous eccentric
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Former Slave Describes Allison Mack's Alleged Abusive, Terrifying Behavior in Detail
In the latest testimony in the trial of Keith Raniere, a woman identified as Nicole told the jury what it was like going from aspiring actress to the "slave" of 'Smallville' star Allison Mack
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'I Was in One Mode: Protect Keith': NXIVM Member Testifies About Naked Meetings, Group Sex, Dungeon Paddlings
As a sex cult "grandmaster," Keith Raniere oversaw dungeon paddlings, brandings and naked meetings — but his most brutal form of punishment was emotional manipulation, said former slave Lauren Salzman
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