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world2 months ago

Allison Mack Opens Up About NXIVM Past and Cult Involvement

Allison Mack, known for Smallville, was convicted for her role in the NXIVM cult, where she was a senior member involved in trafficking and branding women as slaves. She served two years in prison, was released in 2023, and has since spoken openly about her involvement, acknowledging her abuse of power and her remorse, while also expressing a desire for personal growth.

crime2 years ago

US Attorney Urges Court to Reject Nxivm Leader's Request for Retrial

A US prosecutor has urged a court to reject former Nxivm leader Keith Raniere's request for a new trial, arguing that his claims of government manipulation of evidence are baseless. Raniere, who was sentenced to 120 years in prison for federal sex trafficking and other charges, alleges that the government planted child pornography on his computer. This is Raniere's third attempt for a new trial based on alleged witness or government misconduct. The US attorney has submitted evidence, including a victim's sworn declaration, supporting the charges against Raniere.

crime2 years ago

'Actress Allison Mack granted early release from prison in 'Smallville' case'

Allison Mack, the actress known for her role in "Smallville," has been released from prison a year early after serving time for her involvement in the cultlike group NXIVM. Mack was sentenced to three years in prison for racketeering and racketeering conspiracy, but her cooperation led to a reduced sentence. NXIVM operated under the guise of a self-help group, and Mack's role included recruiting women and forcing them to take nude photographs. The group's leader, Keith Raniere, was sentenced to 120 years in prison.

crime2 years ago

Allison Mack, Former 'Smallville' Actress and Nxivm Member, Released from Prison

Former "Smallville" actress and high-ranking member of the Nxivm group, Allison Mack, has been released from prison after serving three years. Mack was arrested in 2018 along with other Nxivm leaders, including founder Keith Raniere, who was sentenced to 120 years in prison. Mack pleaded guilty to racketeering charges and was described by a judge as an "essential accomplice" of Raniere. Nxivm, a self-help company, was revealed to have a secretive female-only group called DOS, where women were branded and coerced into providing compromising information. Mack expressed remorse in a letter of apology filed before her sentencing.

crime2 years ago

'Smallville' Actress Involved in Nxivm Scandal Released from Prison

Allison Mack, the former "Smallville" actress who recruited women for the cultlike group Nxivm, has been released from federal prison after serving two years of a three-year sentence on racketeering and racketeering conspiracy charges. Mack assisted prosecutors in convicting Nxivm's leader, Keith Raniere, of sex trafficking and other crimes. She had used her status as an actress to lure women into the group and was described by a federal judge as an "essential accomplice." Mack pleaded guilty in 2019 and received a shorter sentence after providing evidence against Raniere.

crime2 years ago

"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.

crime2 years ago

'Smallville' Actor Freed After Involvement in Sex-Trafficking Case

Allison Mack, the television actor known for her role in "Smallville," has been released from a California prison after serving three years for her involvement in a sex-trafficking case linked to the cult-like group NXIVM. Mack pleaded guilty to charges of manipulating women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. She cooperated with federal authorities, helping to convict Raniere, who was sentenced to 120 years in prison. Mack's release comes after expressing remorse and guilt before her sentencing.