He co-founded NXIVM, a purported-self-help multi-level marketing company offering personal development seminars and headquartered in Albany, New York. '"[47] A witness at Raniere's trial later testified that Bronfman's computer was compromised and his emails monitored by group members for a period of years. De aspecto comn y corriente, no encaja con la imagen que solemos tener de. [179][180][157], According to DOS members, Raniere had envisioned DOS to grow into thousands of members, with DOS sororities across the country. [224], Judge Garaufis's order also states that "all lower-ranking DOS members are statutorily entitled to the return of their collateral, and it orders Mr. Raniere to effectuate that return to the fullest extent practicable." [49] CBI was permanently shut down in September 1996 by the Attorney General of New York after being investigated by 25 states. His own company called Raniere the "smartest man in the world," which came from his score on a take-home IQ test in the 1980s. He agreed to pay a fine of $40,000 and accepted a permanent ban on participating in any "chain distribution scheme." [29][18][39], In June 1988, the Times Union profiled Raniere, reporting on his membership in the Mega Society after he achieved a high score on founder Ronald K. Hoeflin's MEGA test, an unsupervised, 48-question test published in the April 1985 issue of Omni magazine. It doesn't matter what the command is, it matters that you obey. And the truth of the matter is Anything about 115 is considered a very high IQ, so claiming 240 is almost too absurd to be true. 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. [43][44][45][31], Through the 1980s, Raniere was involved with the MLM company Amway. 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. Some went into debt to continue taking NXIVM's classes, while others moved to live near Raniere in upstate New York. [121], While Camila did not testify during the trial, she confirmed the sexual abuse at Raniere's sentencing in her victim impact statement. Raniere pressured many of his female followers to follow near-starvation diets; some became so thin they stopped menstruating (he was attracted to very thin women). The New York State Department of Health later revoked Roberts's medical license following an investigation into the branding and other NXIVM-related activities. "[186][187], In the wake of The New York Times article, Raniere fled to Mexico, accompanied by a few members of his inner circle. When a woman named Natalie met Raniere and was drawn into his illusion in the 1990s, he was running Consumers Byline, a now-defunct multilevel marketing scheme. He believed children could become multilingual by having teachers or caretakers each speak to them in a different language. 2023 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. American artist Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired drawings, which he first made in subway stations and later exhibited in museums. Raniere's federal racketeering trial began on May 7, 2019. Share to Twitter. He helped start NXIVM, a company that does multi-level marketing and has its headquarters near Albany, New York. He co-founded NXIVM, a purported-self-help multi-level marketing company offering personal development seminars and headquartered in Albany, New York. [68] Her vehicle was discovered two days later in Seward, Alaska, 120 miles from Anchorage. [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. [110][111][112][113][114], Salzman corroborated Daniela's account at the trial. His supposedly bias-free news organization was the only one members were supposed to read. There was also a two-hour special in 2019 called The Lost Women of NXIVM. "[37], 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. However, when Rolling Stone dug deeper into this, they found plenty of shaky foundations in his claim. Of the approximately 17,000. . And he said it was almost like a switch went off. One woman spoke to the Times Union on condition of anonymity. Share to Facebook. [122][123][124][110], 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". I can never get that back. October 27, 2020: Keith Raniere, leader of the NXIVM sex cult, was sentenced to 120 years in federal prison on Tuesday. [48], Kristin Keeffe was a longtime partner of Raniere and the mother of his first child. When he was brought up on charges, officers discovered that despite Ranieres self-proclaimed brainpower, his GPA in three majors biology, math, and physics was just 2.26. Keith Raniere was the head of NXIVM, an organization that promised self-improvement, but devolved into a cult of criminality and coercion. [50], In 1994, Raniere created National Health Network, a multi-level seller of vitamins. "The one-in-a-million I.Q. [47], In February 2014, Keeffe broke with Raniere and his group. A high-priced executive coach. Photograph: Elizabeth Williams/AP. 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. He is currently in the middle of an appeals process,. And because of Ranieres narcissistic tendencies, he would definitely believe that hes the smartest person in the world, even if the numbers disagree. Keith Raniere has claimed to have an IQ of 240. 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. Sex trafficking and forced labor of "Nicole"; Conspiracy to alter records for use in an official proceeding; Sex trafficking conspiracy, forced labor conspiracy, racketeering conspiracy, and, In 2018, Josh Bloch compiled an investigative podcast series about NXIVM on, This page was last edited on 9 January 2023, at 21:23. Keith Allen Raniere ( / rnjri /; born August 26, 1960) [2] is an American criminal convicted for a pattern of racketeering activity including human trafficking, sex offenses, and fraud. Raniere tried to run and hide from her. . [46][29] He also worked as a computer programmer for New York State's Division of Parole. distractify.com - Jamie Lerner 18h. Keith Raniere's devoted followers say he is one of . In response, authorities at the MDC moved Raniere to another unit to keep the dancers out of his line of sight. [31][32], Raniere attended Suffern High School for ninth grade before transferring to Rockland Country Day School in Congers. Raniere attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Keith Raniere was born on August 26, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York. But this is nothing compared to other alternative subculture groups. [212] The group began calling itself "The Forgotten Ones" and "We Are As You." 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Raniere was aware of this, once writing in a text message, "Not initially intended as my initials but they rearranged it slightly for tribute.". Snyder signed up for a second sixteen-day course in Anchorage. After Gina's sister Heidi found Raniere climbing into her bedroom window and confronted the pair, Raniere told her that Gina was a "Buddhist goddess meant to be with him. Sadistic Nxivm svengali Keith Raniere appeared virtually in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday wearing a big grin -- then learned he has to shell out a total of nearly $3.5 million in restitution to a . He was convicted and sent to prison in 2020. Keith Raniere was the head of NXIVM, an organization that promised self-improvement, but devolved into a cult of criminality and coercion. "[56], From his 2018 arraignment in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York through his sentencing in 2021, prosecutors sought to keep Raniere remanded to the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn (MDC). [29][58][60], Raniere's eight-year relationship with Natalie ended in 1999. It delves into the stories of NXIVM's top leadership in the U.S. and Mexico . Operating from 1998 to 2018, at its height, NXIVM had 700 members, including celebrities and the wealthy. To be a part of DOS, a woman was required to offer up "collateral" that would be released if she talked about the group. 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. Lawsuits were often supported by Bronfman funds. Required slaves to perform menial tasks for their masters, from running errands to cleaning their homes and other. US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis read the sentence in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday, after more than a . He had grandiose ideas and his hours were becoming erratic again She listened and she said "Oh that's easy, I can help you. [129][130][131][132], The first members and Raniere's inner circle in DOS included Allison Mack, Nicki Clyne, and Lauren Salzman, who were also his sexual partners. [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. This article is more than 10 years old. 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. https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/keith-raniere. NXIVM calls itself a humanitarian community. (the last edition to include a category for highest IQ) described the Hoeflin Research Group as "the most exclusive ultrahigh IQ society", and the 1989 . 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. The complaint was not forwarded to prosecutors because she had declined to wear a wire to obtain a confession from Raniere. [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. [202] Prosecution witnesses included NXIVM member Lauren Salzman; filmmaker Mark Vicente; victims "Sylvie", "Daniela", "Jay", and "Nicole"; and cult educator Rick Alan Ross. They should probably say that before they're held down, so it doesn't seem like they're being coerced. Raniere also used hacking and private investigators to spy on his opponents. 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. KR: Yes I do. After joining DOS, initiates were branded with a cauterizing pen. All Rights Reserved. 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. When he was around eight-years-old, his parents separated. [211], Ahead of his sentencing, prosecutors submitted a number of Raniere's communications and disciplinary issues in prison as evidence of remorselessness and that he continues to control his followers. He also claimed that he required each sister make him their exclusive romantic partner, as their infidelity toward him could physically "hurt" him. You are the only one in my life and I love you.' The group was supposed to be a sisterhood of "masters" and "slaves" that would somehow build feminist empowerment through subjugation. 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. The polyamorous Raniere fathered children with two women. Many of the women who were drafted had no idea Raniere was involved, instead believing the group was women-only. [8][9][10][11][12] Journalists, 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. In March 2018, Raniere, while trying to hide in a closet, was arrested by Mexican police at a luxury villa in Puerto Vallarta. [3][4][5][6] In NXIVM, Raniere was referred to by members as "Vanguard". She passed away when he was 18. [31][29] Heidi Hutchinson recalled that during the late 1980s, Raniere was fascinated by Amway, Scientology, and neuro-linguistic programming. She was ordered to seduce Raniere, she said, by her "slave . 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. [237][238], Mental, physical and sexual abuse of members, Loyalists' activities at Metropolitan Detention Complex. In the 1989 edition, the last edition to have this achievement, the three people marked to have the highest IQ were Marilyn vos Savant, Eric Hart, and Keith Raniere. NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere found guilty on all charges June 19, 201903:04 According to an amended complaint filed this month, Raniere suffered a black eye, swelling, nausea and. According to confidential sources, the defendant [Raniere] had repeated sexual encounters with multiple teenage girls in the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s. She was Raniere's first student. By David K. Li. [182] On October 18, 2017, The New York Times published a story about the slaves and branding and reported that the slaves were required to provide nude photos or other potentially damaging information about themselves if they wished to join. He's a sociopath" They met and four days later she came out with the glazed eyes and gave me the, "You don't know who he is," and I was like, "Wow, there goes another one. "I'm very sorry for the victims of this case," she said . Raniere accused her of an "ethical breach" and assigned Lauren Salzman to help her "learn from her mistakes".
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