Crime & Justice

NXIVM Trial Opens: Feds Say Founder Keith Raniere Was ‘Crime Boss,’ Not Guru

MOMENT OF TRUTH

Abandoned by his female inner circle, Keith Raniere stood alone in court to face racketeering and sex trafficking charges.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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