"Former "Smallville" Star Allison Mack Freed from Prison in NXIVM Sex Cult Case"

"Smallville" actor Allison Mack has been released from prison after serving three years for her role in the sex-trafficking case connected to the alleged cult NXIVM. Mack pleaded guilty to charges of manipulating women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. She avoided a longer sentence by cooperating with authorities. Mack was required to do 1,000 hours of community service and helped prosecutors present evidence against Raniere, who was sentenced to 120 years in prison. The case involved a secret society where women were branded and forced to have sex with Raniere.