Crime & Justice

NXIVM Founder Convicted of Running Sex Cult That Turned Women Into His Slaves

A DIFFERENT KIND OF BONDAGE

Keith Raniere promoted it as a self-help group, especially for women. Prosecutors convinced jurors it was a twisted sex cult with him as master.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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