The trial court ruled that Raniere's "conduct throughout this litigation, culminating in his untruthful testimony at the hearing on the motion to dismiss, demonstrates a pattern of obfuscation and bad faith. Iconic mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel built the Flamingo casino in Las Vegas, igniting an era of glamour, gambling and gangsters in the desert. [215] Prosecutors also submitted documentation that Raniere and his follower Chakravorty used a false name and "burner phone" to evade detection, with Raniere instructing Chakravorty to "get scrutiny" on Judge Nicholas Garaufis, explaining that "the judge needs to know he's being watched". So I said, "Well, you can help me with my boyfriend." So, what is Ranieres actual IQ? "[65], A witness at Raniere's 2019 trial testified that after Snyder disappeared, Raniere paid $24,000 to obtain the password to her email account. Current members also earned commissions by recruiting new members. . These slaves were forced to adhere to extremely restrictive diets and document every food they ate. [211], In summer 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic preventing in-person visitation to the MDC, Raniere's remaining followers including actress Nicki Clyne began assembling to dance near the jail. [234] The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons and authorities at USP Tucson moved to deny the injunction, on grounds that Chakravorty is not a paralegal but merely "an ardent former ESP and NXIVM coach with whom [Raniere] is banned from associating. [47], Vanity Fair subsequently reported on the Forbes article's impact within the group: "People at NXIVM were stunned. August 14, 2022 by Nurudeen Keith Allen Raniere is an American racketeer who was born on August 26, 1960. Two witnesses recounted that Raniere had taken their virginity when they were minors. Gina Hutchinson was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head. Sus enseanzas ticas,. He's a member of Mega, a high-IQ society with a minimum requirement at the one-in-a-million level. Raniere went to war with those he considered his enemies, which included former NXIVM members and critics. Students earned different colored sashes as they ascended through the ranks and recruited new members. Imprisoned co-defendant Clare Bronfman paid attorneys Marc Fernich and Jeffrey Lichtman to represent him. 2023 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. De aspecto comn y corriente, no encaja con la imagen que solemos tener de. On February 6, 2003, the tenth day of the second seminar, Snyder reportedly began claiming to be pregnant with Raniere's child, a claim allegedly corroborated by Clare Bronfman. Keith Raniere was the head of NXIVM, an organization that promised self-improvement, but devolved into a cult of criminality and coercion. This article is more than 10 years old. During Raniere's 2019 trial, a woman known as "Daniela" said she had been groomed by Raniere while a minor; she also spent two years confined to her room after expressing interest in another man. after introducing himself as a "scientist, mathematician, philosopher, entrepreneur, educator, inventor and author" who "has devoted his life to studying the human psychodynamic and developing new. His birth sign is Leo and religion is Christianity. Hawking once said, people who boast about their IQs are losers, and in the case of Raniere, Hawking is spot on. Raniere remained in the Metropolitan Detention Complex (MDC) awaiting sentencing. New documentary explores if NXIVM leader poisoned women", "Escaping NXIVM: Behind the investigation of an alleged sex cult", "INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY EXPOSES THE DARK WORLD OF THE NXIVM CULT IN THE LOST WOMEN OF NXIVM", "Investigation Discovery's 'The Lost Women of Nxivm,' With Frank Parlato, Shows an Even Darker View of Nxivm Than HBO's 'The Vow', "The Lost Women of Nxivm: Rumours vs. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis also fined Raniere $1.75m (1.34m) at the sentencing hearing in Brooklyn on Tuesday. NXIVM held a yearly gathering, called "Vanguard Week," to celebrate Raniere's birthday. He was devastated and unmoored by the death of longtime girlfriend Pamela Cafritz in November 2016. The polyamorous Raniere fathered children with two women. [236], A number of Raniere's alleged lovers suffered untimely deaths. "[237], In 2019, Investigation Discovery aired a documentary titled "The Lost Women of NXIVM", speculating that Raniere committed homicide. [25] You're important. [207] Judge Garaufis denied both motions. [203][1] The charged acts included: While awaiting sentencing, Raniere's attorney Marc Agnifilo filed two motions for a new trial: in a March 2020 motion claiming witnesses perjured themselves;[206] then, in an October 2020 motion, claiming that prosecutors had intimidated witnesses. Raniere pleaded not guilty to the slew of crimes he was charged with, and in June of 2019, was convicted by a Brooklyn jury of all counts against himracketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor. Thats not the only proof Raniere had of his intelligence though. It doesn't matter that you understand the command, it matters that you obey. Raniere was convicted in 2019, but now the group of six former FBI forensic experts claims the government framed him on the charge of possession of child pornography. [86], In 2015, it was reported that Keeffe had alleged that Raniere directed Canadian investigative firm Canaprobe to obtain financial information on six federal judges and a US senator from the State of New York as well as a reporter, an editor, and the publisher of the Times Union. Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, 2009 discussion between Barbara Bouchey and Keith Raniere. [52] In the mid-1990s, Raniere and Natalie operated a health-products store.[49]. He co-founded NXIVM, a purported-self-help multi-level marketing company offering personal development seminars and headquartered in Albany, New York. [238] Raniere's partner Kristin Keeffe survived cervical cancer. Raniere was found guilty of racketeering, racketeering conspiracy,. In 1974, Ronald DeFeo killed his entire family, including his parents, brothers and sisters, while they were sleeping in their beds. [226] Oral arguments were heard on May 3, 2022. The pretext to her family was that she had stolen money. To attract younger members to NXIVM, Raniere set up an a cappella singing group. [47], In February 2014, Keeffe broke with Raniere and his group. Keith Raniere. May we persist into the future. September 5, 2018. Elizabeth Williams/AP/REX/Shutterstock On Wednesday, the first witness in the Keith Raniere trial, a 32-year-old woman identified only as. Some sources say that Einstein had an IQ of around 160, while others say it was closer to 200. Keith Raniere has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He said it was that dramatic and that profound. Read about what drew Sarah Edmondson to Raniere and his followers and how she ended up turning on him. A federal appeals court upheld the conviction and 120-year sentence of NXIVM leader Keith Raniere on Friday, keeping the self-help guru . Keith Raniere, de 58 aos, fundador de Nxivm, fue arrestado por autoridades migratorias en Mxico en marzo de 2018. [51][36] That business failed in 1999. [7], Scholars in the fields of religious studies, law and sociology describe NXIVM as a cult. [13][14][15][16][17] Multiple accusers identified Raniere as a prolific sexual abuser of women and girls since the 1980s. It doesn't matter what the command is, it matters that you obey. [31][29] Heidi Hutchinson recalled that during the late 1980s, Raniere was fascinated by Amway, Scientology, and neuro-linguistic programming. He had grandiose ideas and his hours were becoming erratic again She listened and she said "Oh that's easy, I can help you. And he said it was almost like a switch went off. Salzman said the DOS brand was designed to be permanent, and "the idea of the brand was to memorialize on [their] body the promise [they] made." Months earlier, several news outlets had published shocking reports detailing the inner workings of the purported "self-help" organization he founded, which prosecutors say was a front for a sex cult.. [133][134] DOS masters recruited women by telling them that they were joining a women-only organization that would empower them and eradicate purported weaknesses that the NXIVM curriculum taught were common in women. [69], In October 2003, Raniere was featured, cloaked in shadows, on the cover of Forbes magazine, accompanied by the appellation "The World's Strangest Executive Coach". He also claimed that he required each sister make him their exclusive romantic partner, as their infidelity toward him could physically "hurt" him. [208][209], 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. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! '"[18], Raniere and Salzman founded Executive Success Programs, a personal development company[29] offering a range of techniques aimed at self-improvement. "[185][166], Following his conviction, in an email to Nicki Clyne, Raniere defended his formation of DOS, stating: "I believe the sorority is good not just good and even noble, but great and vitally important for women and humanity. "[59] Much of NXIVM was influenced by the teachings of Ayn Rand, one of Raniere's favorite authors. "[186][187], In the wake of The New York Times article, Raniere fled to Mexico, accompanied by a few members of his inner circle. Your sole highest desire must be to further your Master from whom all good things come and are related. [19][20][7] On June 19, 2019, a jury in an Eastern District of New York convicted Raniere of racketeering for a pattern of crimes including the sexual exploitation of a child, sex trafficking of women, and conspiracy to commit forced labor. All Rights Reserved. [27], Keith Raniere was born on August 26, 1960 to James Raniere (19322020), a New York City advertising executive, and Vera Oschypko (19311978), a ballroom dancing instructor. In the 1990s, Raniere was also involved with National Health Network, a multilevel organization selling vitamins. August 1960 in Brooklyn, New York City, USA) ist ein amerikanischer Verbrecher, Unternehmer und Psycho-Coach. Ultimately I agreed to be intimate with Keith, and it was just as he said. In 2020, The Vowand Seduced examined Raniere's life and crimes. Raniere offered to tutor her in Latin and Algebra as a pretext to seduce and sexually abuse her when she was 12 years old. "[86] Keeffe publicly described Raniere as "dangerous". Today, Keith Raniere, 62, is a convicted racketeer and sex offender, serving his 120-year prison at United States Penitentiary, Tuscon. Camila said she met Raniere at age 13 and began a sexual relationship with Raniere when she was 15 years old, which lasted for twelve years. Daniela said her confinement ended in 2012 after she almost attempted suicide but instead decided to leave her family home. [58][128] Raniere was the only male in DOS and sat at the top of the pyramid as the "grandmaster". The finale replayed Raniere's arrest in 2018. In August 2019, he died in jail, which was ruled a suicide. [164][165][166] NXIVM member Dr. Danielle Roberts performed the "ceremonial branding" of DOS members using a cauterizing pen. He punished women who didn't heed his orders to be monogamous with him and manipulated some by telling them that by disappointing him they had drained his energy. . The organization was owned by Nancy Salzman, who was referred to as "Prefect." Raniere was . Daniela maintained her captivity began when she told Raniere she had romantic feelings for another man. This preparation included extreme dieting to satisfy Raniere's preference for "exceptionally thin" women. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Morris, Scot (April 1985). But if you don't? [19][197][198][199] United States Attorney Richard Donoghue stated that Raniere "created a secret society of women with whom he had sex and had branded with his initials, coercing them with the threat of releasing their highly personal information and taking their assets. 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. What Happened to NXIVM Cult Leader Keith Raniere's Ex-Girlfriend Gina Hutchinson? KR: You don't have the experience of leadership. [237] Live-in girlfriends Barbara Jeske and Pam Cafritz both died from what was diagnosed as cancer at the time but is alleged to have actually been subtle poisoning. Salzman testified that Raniere hoped to have a DOS candidate in a high-level political office and that the individual would be "highly collateralized". Kristin Marie Snyder was a 35-year-old environmental consultant who, in November 2002, paid $7,000 to enroll in a sixteen-day personal development course conducted in Anchorage, Alaska, hosted by Salzman. [147][148][149][150][151] 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.[152][153][1]. Keith Raniere has claimed to have an IQ of 240.Raniere actually claims himself as the world's smartest man and says that he has an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records to back this up. Where Is NXIVM Senior Leader Allison Mack Now? He graduated in June 1978, two months prior to his eighteenth birthday. The journey of Keith Raniere from smart man to full blown cult leader is bizarre, involves far too many failed MLMs, and a Smallville actress. "The one-in-a-million I.Q. He helped start NXIVM, a company that does multi-level marketing and has its headquarters near Albany, New York. However, it ended up under investigation by multiple state attorneys general as a potential pyramid scheme. One woman spoke to the Times Union on condition of anonymity. In November 2010, Vanity Fair published an article titled "The Heiresses and the Cult" in which Raniere's former partner Toni Natalie recalled that Raniere "had insisted she keep the body of her dead puppy in her garage freezer and look at it daily. American artist Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired drawings, which he first made in subway stations and later exhibited in museums. A good slave actively seeks to give her Master a competitive advantage over all other people. Keith Raniere took an obscure IQ test in 1988- and then did a study to prove how rare was his genius based on the results of the test. [71] Beginning in August 2005, the Bronfman sisters covered the losses, ultimately using $150 million of their funds in support of Raniere and his organization. [78][bettersourceneeded] The prior year, Raniere had co-authored his first book, Odin and The Sphinx. You don't have the experience of preserving people's lives with what you say. Uncover: Escaping NXIVM is a new CBC investigative podcast series about the group, its leader, Keith Raniere, and one woman's journey to get out. Over a year later, he would be convicted on . [193][194][177], 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. [74] Amid accusations of corruption, Dhonden was replaced. An early critique of The Vow's first season was that they never countered all of Raniere's bogus claims. 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. Throughout his time building up to NXIVM, he often espoused himself as a genius and prodigy, although many of us look at him and ask how that could be possible. One of Raniere's long-time partners . Raniere employed a variety of methods of exercising power and control over DOS members: Some women were branded in their pelvic areas with Raniere's initials. [179][180][157], According to DOS members, Raniere had envisioned DOS to grow into thousands of members, with DOS sororities across the country. Raniere was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 26, 1960. Snyder signed up for a second sixteen-day course in Anchorage. Keith Allen Raniere (/rnjri/; born August 26, 1960) is an American criminal convicted for a pattern of racketeering activity including human trafficking, sex offenses, and fraud. Another said she had spotted Raniere entering her underage sister's bedroom. He was a celebrity judge of 'American Idol' and is married to actress Nicole Kidman. I even saw a blue light, but I don't think I told him so. A high-priced executive coach. Univision Investiga El rentable IQ de Keith Raniere El reconocimiento que hizo la revista World Guinness Records en 1989 al gur de la superacin mental en EEUU como uno de los hombres ms. [106][107][108], 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. [173] Some slaves were told the brand represented the four elements and were unaware it was Raniere's initials. [188] A search warrant was issued for Raniere's email account on January 18, 2018. Raniere actually claims himself as the worlds smartest man and says that he has an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records to back this up. After college, Raniere became an Amway salesman. [125] An estimated 150 women joined DOS. "use strict";(function(){var insertion=document.getElementById("citation-access-date");var date=new Date().toLocaleDateString(undefined,{month:"long",day:"numeric",year:"numeric"});insertion.parentElement.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(date),insertion)})(); Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. NXIVM calls itself a humanitarian community. Allegations of Raniere's sex crimes against underage girls appeared in an investigative series published by The Albany Times-Union in 2012. The aim of the "readiness drills" was to reinforce the idea that responding to a master was the most important part of any slave's life. Answer (1 of 8): If you want to be taken seriously by people with a functioning BS filter, then yes, flagrant BS will hurt your cause. There was also a two-hour special in 2019 called The Lost Women of NXIVM. It was also known as the sorority or The Vow. [109][103], Beginning in 2010, Daniela was kept under an extralegal house arrest verging on solitary confinement for two years in her family home. [18], By 1990, Raniere founded his own multi-level marketing company, Consumers' Buyline Inc. However, when Rolling Stone dug deeper into this, they found plenty of shaky foundations in his claim. As NXIVM's leader, Raniere was called "Vanguard." That's what makes me feel really bad. The defense rested without calling any witnesses. 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