[106][107][108], In 2015, Raniere created a secret subgroup within NXIVM called "DOS", an acronym for "Dominus Obsequious Sororium", a quasi-Latin phrase that loosely translates to "Master Over the Slave Women" or "Lord/Master of the Obedient Female Companions". Raniere claims he spoke in full sentences when he was a 1-year-old, taught himself high school math in 19 hours when he was 12 and, by 13, had learned three years of college math and several computer languages. When it flopped in 1999, a bitter battle ensued in U.S. bankruptcy court in Albany. He drew a diagram that plotted her life and said she was in danger of careening down a "pride barrier" to a "dream death line.". "I don't know how much you know about my family," Sara Bronfman says, admiring the silky cloth around her chest, "but, coming from a family where I've never had to earn anything before in my life, [it] was a very, very moving experience for me to be awarded this yellow sash. WebYesterday, Frank Report revealed that a man, Mr. Keith Alan Raniere, created a life coaching organization based in large part on his being the smartest man in the world.. [110] An estimated 150 women joined DOS.
KR: You don't have the experience of leadership. [181] The group began calling itself "The Forgotten Ones" and "We Are As You." [205], A number of Raniere's alleged lovers suffered untimely deaths. Her vehicle was discovered two days later in Seward, Alaska, 120 miles from Anchorage. I am sorry life, I didn't know I was already dead. 
Raniere signed a consent order permanently barring him from "promoting, offering or granting participation in a chain distribution scheme" and ordering him to pay a $40,000 fine. "[59] A separate page added: "No need to search for my body. She ended up treating Raniere's girlfriend, Toni Natalie, with therapy and lending her $50,000 for the health food business.
They should probably say that before they're held down, so it doesn't seem like they're being coerced. Salzman testified that the overriding emphasis of DOS was to venerate Raniere and foster an atmosphere of "total obedience and secrecy". "[59] Snyder was last seen leaving this session of the course. WebKeith Alan Raniere took a take-home IQ test, designed by an obscure society [which he later controlled], then made his own calculations based on data he selected [including Daniela was only allowed to speak to Salzman; other family members were instructed to shun her. Though they initially claimed to be entertaining all of the detainees, they were seen with a sign addressed to "Kay Rose," a name sharing Raniere's initials. In 1998, Toni Natalie met Nancy Salzman, a nurse and a practitioner of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming. [187][188] Prosecutors argued in their sentencing memorandum that Raniere "concealed his abuse behind the smoke screen of his supposed 'personal growth' programs a charade he continues to this day. Raniere sided with Salzman. Keith was experimenting on him. In 2010, the tabloid New York Post reported "Albany cult takes orphan"; It was later revealed the child 'adopted' by Raniere and Keeffe was their biological child. Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, 2009 discussion between Barbara Bouchey and Keith Raniere. [197] The Circuit upheld the decision and rejected the appeal on December 9, 2022. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. He had grandiose ideas and his hours were becoming erratic again She listened and she said "Oh that's easy, I can help you. [124][125][126][127] The assignments (and the insistence that collateral could be released for disobedience) was the basis for Raniere's indictment and convictions for sex trafficking and attempted sex trafficking.[128][1][116]. episodes of the vow = 8fact checks of keith raniere's IQ test / judo championship / piano credentials = 0. Prosecutors say Raniere has stayed in touch with members of his NXIVM organization since his conviction last year, casting himself in emails as a victim and encouraging them to keep the group alive. Salzman had just gone through a tough time. [58][59] The following January, Snyder traveled to New York State to visit Raniere and other NXIVM leaders. The facility in Tucson, Arizona is noted as the sole facility in the federal prison system that is both specially-designated for sex offenders and also at maximum-security level. [18][1] More than 100 letters and statements from victims were sent to the court about the harm Raniere caused them. Ranieres disciples say his methods sharpen their focus and give them keener insight into the motivations of others. After a stint in a Brooklyn, NY, federal jail, on October 27 U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis sentenced Raniere to 120 years in prison for his crimes. During the early days of Ranieres trial, his defense seems to be that what happened within Nxivm was largely the behavior of consenting adults who wanted to improve their lives with the help of a coach. The question is: Will we put forth what is necessary? he writes, concluding that his program represents the change humanity needs in order to alter the course of history.. '"[35], Raniere and Salzman founded Executive Success Programs, a personal development company offering a range of techniques aimed at self-improvement. Stephanie Franco, a New Jersey social worker, spent $2,160 plus expenses for a five-day class in Albany at the suggestion of her half-brother, an executive at a family apparel company (Lollytogs and other brands). A score of 160 corresponds And that he was superior and better than everybody, like he was a deity. [81], At his trial, prosecutors introduced evidence that Raniere held views approving sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and incest. Where Is NXIVM Senior Leader Allison Mack Now? BB: Well, in a way neither do you The communications included Raniere instructing his followers to have Alan Dershowitz, the attorney who successfully negotiated a non-prosecution agreement of the late Jeffrey Epstein, speak on his behalf; Dershowitz did not comment on the matter. Natan DvirPolaris. The abusive relationship with Raniere continued into her adulthood, where Raniere's control and demands on her led to her developing an eating disorder, self-harming and attempting suicide. The finale replayed Ranieres arrest in 2018. [162][163], American authorities took custody of Raniere and presented him in federal court in Fort Worth, Texas and later transferred him to custody in New York at Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn. Raniere wrote in a separate letter to NXIVM members in 2017, "I feel it is important to clarify the sorority is not part of NXIVM and that I am not associated with the group. A good slave actively seeks to give her Master a competitive advantage over all other people. "[33], Bouchey herself likewise recalled a story about a 13-year-old Raniere's relationships with girls: "[Dozens] of young girls were calling the house and [Raniere's mother] was overhearing his conversations with them where he was telling every single girl the same thing: 'I love you. WebRaniere says by the end of 1993 he had sold $1 billion in goods and services, employed 80 people and had a quarter-million believers paying him $19 a month to hawk his goods. [94][93], According to Daniela's testimony as a prosecution witness at the 2019 trial, Raniere claimed to all three sisters that he had "mystical" powers, including the ability to heal through sex. Below is Forbes 2003 profile of Raniere. Humans can be noble. An early critique of The Vow's first season was that they never countered all of Raniere's bogus claims. I think its a cult, says Bronfman.
While there he began communicating with a supporter, Suneel Chakravorty, who began recording their conversations. [46] CBI was permanently shut down in September 1996 by the Attorney General of New York after being investigated by 25 states. Salzman testified that Daniela's efforts to leave the room (including cleaning her room, exercising, and writing letters to Raniere every day) were all rejected. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis also fined Raniere $1.75m (1.34m) at the sentencing hearing in Brooklyn on Tuesday. Keith Raniere On Oct. 27, Raniere, the convicted leader of NXIVM, was sentenced to 120 years in prison. He became her spiritual guide, and she became his most ardent follower. Coaches urge students to take each session several times at a cost of several thousand dollarsand to think of each dollar spent as a worthwhile representation of that effort. He put information about the organization on his Web siteand promptly got sued by Raniere and Salzman, who accuse him of copyright violations. Distractify is a registered trademark. [33] Raniere "adopted the title 'Vanguard' from a favorite arcade game in which the destruction of one's enemies increased one's own power. "The one-in-a-million I.Q. [44], Vanity Fair subsequently reported on the Forbes article's impact within the group: "People at NXIVM were stunned. He barnstormed the nation promoting discounts on groceries, dishwashers and even hotel stays, stoking crowds of a thousand pumped-up and profit-hungry people. Raniere says by the end of 1993 he had sold $1 billion in goods and services, employed 80 people and had a quarter-million believers paying him $19 a month to hawk his goods. BB: No you don't, because the only company before this was Consumers Buyline and that in my understanding fell apart within a few years or was on the downhill after a couple years when you got sued or whatever it was. [44] It was at a CBI pitch meeting that Raniere met Toni Natalie,[45] who subsequently became a top seller for the organization along with her then-husband. Not only that, it was a take home IQ test, [164][165] The unsealed complaint accused Raniere of a variety of crimes related to DOS, including sex trafficking, conspiracy for sex trafficking, and conspiracy to commit forced labor. You're the special one. The woman told the Times Union, "[Raniere] took my innocence. Regulators in 20 states began to investigate. DOS members communicated using encrypted phone applications like Telegram and Signal, and members' identities were not always known to each another. Raniere's federal racketeering trial began on May 7, 2019. Sources claim Snyder said she was pregnant with Raniere's child right before disappearing", "NXIVM insiders speak in upcoming special", "Sex Cult Used Spyware to Monitor Bronfman", "Manipulations of fortune; Daughters of business royalty, alleged cult leader at centre of lawsuit", "Records: NXIVM hacked billionaire's emails with Hillary Clinton, world leaders", "Cult of Nxivm Part 6: Raniere and the Bronfmans Try to Buy the Dalai Lama", "From Heiress To Felon: How Clare Bronfman Wound Up In 'Cult-Like' Group Nxivm", "Suspended Lama Tenzin Dhonden Had A Lover Too! He says he can't pay the rest, though he also says his ample finances let him live on savings. As a boy he read an Isaac Asimov sci-fi novel about a brilliant scientist who knew his galaxy was in irremediable decline and had reduced all human behavior to elegant mathematical equations. (His business partner, Nancy Salzman, 49, a former nurse and therapist and the public face of Executive Success, calls herself Prefect.) Ranieres long, brown hair and beard make him look a little like Jesus, and his thoughtful demeanor could let him pass for a philosophy professoror maybe a slacker poet. Raniere and Salzman say they are careful to avoid accepting troubled students. He speaks slowly and methodically, with digression upon digression, using words he has defined for himself and then pausing to explain each term. [3][4][5] In NXIVM, Raniere was referred to by members as "Vanguard". Lynn on 9/2/2016)", "Self-help guru must pay Microsoft, AT&T attorneys' fees for patent dispute Fed. WebAs the trial unfolded, however, it became increasingly clear just how a man like Raniere a purported concert-level pianist, judo champion, incredible human being with a genius Students pay up to $10,000 for five days of lectures and intense emotional probing in daily 13-hour cram sessions. Days begin at 8 a.m. with the "ESP handclap," akin to using a gavel to open a court hearing. In a court document unsealed in 2020, Clyne said she was Ranieres partner for over a decade as she came to the NXIVM leaders defense. They say his teachings as an inspirational executive coach can empower some of the most successful people in the world to attain ever higher levels of status and money. In 1998 Salzman incorporated in Delaware the company that launched Executive Success Programs and applied for patents on Raniere's behavior-modification "technology." Raniere didnt just promise to unlock clients greater potential; he claimed that his methods could abate symptoms of Tourettes syndrome and even help kids speak up to 13 languages. [89][90][91], The prosecution established that Raniere impregnated each sister at various times and compelled them to obtain abortions. An FBI Special Agent filed a sealed criminal complaint and obtained a warrant for Raniere's arrest from the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York on February 14, 2018. [206] Raniere's partner Kristin Keeffe survived cervical cancer. WebI have to admit, Keith Raniere is an Evil Genius. He claims not to own a bed. In reality, prosecutors have said, he graduated with a 2.26 grade Or maybe horse manure. [99], At Raniere's trial, prosecutors accused Raniere of the sexual exploitation of Daniela's underage sister Camila, narrating it through Daniela's testimony, hospital records and transcripts of Raniere's communication with Camila, as well as sexually explicit photos of Camila found in Raniere's home. "Suppressives" see good but want to destroy it. Imprisoned co-defendant Clare Bronfman paid attorneys Marc Fernich and Jeffrey Lichtman to represent him. [7][8][9][10][11] Mental health professionals and cult experts such as Rick Ross, Diane Benscoter, and Steve Hassan call Raniere a cult leader who manipulates and exerts coercive control over his followers. Operating from 1998 to 2018, at its height, NXIVM had 700 members, including celebrities and the wealthy. In January a federal judge ruled in favor of an ex-girlfriend who was in a bitter legal fight with Raniere, citing a jilted fellows attempt at revenge and finding that Raniere had harassed her, disrupted her business and manipulated her into giving up her 10-year-old son to the boys father. After sleepless nights and 17-hour days of workshops, a 28-year-old woman from a prominent Mexican family says she began to have hallucinations and had a mental breakdown at her hotel near Albany. [159][160][161] Lauren Salzman later testified at the trial that Raniere and his inner circle members were preparing for a "recommitment ceremony" when the authorities arrived to arrest him. I can't work. [6], Scholars in the fields of religious studies, law and sociology describe NXIVM as a cult. Former NXIVM member turned prosecution witness Mark Vicente dismissed the group as a "cover movement" for support of Raniere. And because of Ranieres narcissistic tendencies, he would definitely believe that hes the smartest person in the world, even if the numbers disagree. Ok, he doesn't have a 240 IQ, but he's clearly above average in intelligence. Raniere says by the end of 1993 he had sold $1 billion in goods and services, employed 80 people and had a quarter-million believers paying him $19 a month to hawk his goods. [75] That same year, Keeffe further alleged that Raniere had planned to lure his critics to Mexico with an invitation to an anti-cult conference; once in Mexico, the critics were to be arrested on false charges by order of a judge who had been bribed. [74], In 2011, Toni Natalie filed documents in federal court alleging that she had been repeatedly raped by Raniere. It inspired Raniere later to try to do the same. Once a day the attendees recite a 12-point mission statement written by Raniere. [45], Kristin Keeffe was a longtime partner of Raniere and the mother of his first child. [177][178], Convicted in June 2019, the 2020 outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on prisons delayed Keith Raniere's sentencing until over a year later. Hawking once said, people who boast about their IQs are losers, and in the case of Raniere, Hawking is spot on. KR: Yes I do. [62] The "devastating" cover story, penned by Michael Freedman and entitled "Cult of Personality", has been described as "a gold mine of previously unpublished information". [169] Prosecutors argued against, citing the dangerousness of Raniere, his inconsistent answers about his income, and his previous flight to Mexico.[170]. She went to a hospital and required psychiatric treatment. Due to Fifth Amendment concerns, this order is stayed until 60 days after the ruling on Raniere's appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The following year, the case was dismissed with prejudice. Students must sign a nondisclosure agreement and vow never to talk about what they learn.
Kristin Snyder disappeared and was last seen at a NXIVM event. Well-known trainers like Marshall Goldsmith, professor Vijay Govindarajan of Dartmouth and Richard Leider charge from $25,000 a day to $100,000 for a half dozen sessions spread over 18 months. [25][52][54], Raniere's eight-year relationship with Natalie ended in 1999. A frustrated Raniere instructed his followers to help get him moved back by ingratiating themselves to prison staff, including offering coffee and donuts as they left their shifts. According to that program, a woman who lived with Raniere and developed bladder cancer submitted a hair sample that reportedly revealed the evidence of dangerous levels of bismuth and barium.[206]. [69] The Dalai Lama additionally wrote the foreword to the book The Sphinx and Thelxiepeia, which Raniere co-authored in 2009. 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