[48], Kristin Keeffe was a longtime partner of Raniere and the mother of his first child. [121], While Camila did not testify during the trial, she confirmed the sexual abuse at Raniere's sentencing in her victim impact statement. While the latter isnt unheard of, it would be nice if someone, such as a parent, could back up all of those claims. [50], In 1994, Raniere created National Health Network, a multi-level seller of vitamins. This might consist of nude photos, a (false) confession of abuse or the deed to a house. A 2017 New York Times story revealed that within NXIVM a group of female "sex slaves" were being branded near their pelvic bones with Raniere's initials. [64][65] The following January, Snyder traveled to New York State to visit Raniere and other NXIVM leaders. [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. Keith Raniere was the head of NXIVM, an organization that promised self-improvement, but devolved into a cult of criminality and coercion. However, when Rolling Stone dug deeper into this, they found plenty of shaky foundations in his claim. Daniela said her confinement ended in 2012 after she almost attempted suicide but instead decided to leave her family home. [225], Raniere gave notice of appeal of both his conviction and sentence to the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in November 2020. [5] Serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, also known as the "Happy Face Killer," brutally murdered eight women between 1990 and 1995. . [188] A search warrant was issued for Raniere's email account on January 18, 2018. The woman told the Times Union, "[Raniere] took my innocence. In 1974, Ronald DeFeo killed his entire family, including his parents, brothers and sisters, while they were sleeping in their beds. But if you don't? Keith Raniere, centre, seated between his attorneys during the first day of his trial on 7 May. The following year, the case was dismissed with prejudice. Salzman said the DOS brand was designed to be permanent, and "the idea of the brand was to memorialize on [their] body the promise [they] made." NXIVM was founded as Executive Success Programs in 1998. Anything about 115 is considered a very high IQ, so claiming 240 is almost too absurd to be true. In 1998, Toni Natalie met Nancy Salzman, a nurse and a practitioner of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming. So I said, "Well, you can help me with my boyfriend." Read about what drew Sarah Edmondson to Raniere and his followers and how she ended up turning on him. [207] Judge Garaufis denied both motions. Raniere tried to run and hide from her. However, when Rolling Stone dug deeper into this, they found plenty of shaky foundations in his claim. "[95], In 2012, the Times Union published an expos that included three accounts of Raniere seducing and abusing girls under the age of consent. Your sole highest desire must be to further your Master from whom all good things come and are related. Keith Raniere in an interview with his NXIVM subordinate, actress Allison Mack, of "Smallville" fame. "use strict";(function(){var insertion=document.getElementById("citation-access-date");var date=new Date().toLocaleDateString(undefined,{month:"long",day:"numeric",year:"numeric"});insertion.parentElement.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(date),insertion)})(); Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. Salzman admitted that she and others were incredibly abusive to Daniela, and nothing Daniela did was the right thing. [25][26] In January 2021, Raniere was transferred from Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn to begin serving his 120-year sentence. Slaves owed service not only to their own masters but also to masters above them in the DOS pyramid. The best slave derives the highest pleasure from being her Master's ultimate tool. [164][165][166] NXIVM member Dr. Danielle Roberts performed the "ceremonial branding" of DOS members using a cauterizing pen. This included payments to cover the cost removing the DOS-related scarification, ongoing mental health care, and making labor trafficking victims whole. Prosecutors argued in their sentencing memorandum that Raniere "concealed his abuse behind the smoke screen of his supposed 'personal growth' programs a charade he continues to this day. In October 2017, the New York Times ran a lengthy story alleging that the group had branded some . Daniela maintained her captivity began when she told Raniere she had romantic feelings for another man. On June 19, 2019, the jury found Raniere guilty on all charges after five hours of deliberation. How could someone that says theyre so intelligent have as many failures as Raniere? [211], In summer 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic preventing in-person visitation to the MDC, Raniere's remaining followers including actress Nicki Clyne began assembling to dance near the jail. ", "2010 Forbes 400 Net Worth #136 Edgar Bronfman Sr", "The Journey of the 'Sex Cult' Heiress: From Reluctant Recruit to Criminal Defendant", "Was Kristin Snyder murdered? He also claimed that he required each sister make him their exclusive romantic partner, as their infidelity toward him could physically "hurt" him. Jurors seated on Raniere's Brooklyn sex trafficking trial were shown the mine's-bigger exchange Wednesday as part of a series of texts between the so-called "Grandmaster" of the Nxivm cult and. Salzman testified that Raniere hoped to have a DOS candidate in a high-level political office and that the individual would be "highly collateralized". DOS, which supposedly stood for the Latin phrase "Dominus Obsequious Sororium," meaning "Lord/Master of the Obedient Female Companions," was a subgroup created by NXIVM followers. He was found guilty of all seven counts in June 2019. So, why wouldnt he make up a statistic to prove his own beliefs true? Ed Ney York. I can never get that back. He is currently in the middle of an appeals process,. However, his IQ was likely not 240; even Stephen Hawkings IQ was just about 160. [3][4][5][6] In NXIVM, Raniere was referred to by members as "Vanguard". And suddenly overnight he turned into like Jesus Christ. 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He described himself as a childhood genius who was speaking in full sentences at 1, reading at 2 and a proficient pianist by the time he was 12. Keith Raniere has an estimated net worth of $20 million. [28][33][34] As an adult, Raniere reported that he read Isaac Asimov's mind control-themed work Second Foundation at age 12 and credited the novel with inspiring his work in NXIVM. [223] Judge Garaufis ruled that 21 victims of Raniere should receive a total of $3.46 million in restitution. Nxivm leader Keith Raniere has been found guilty on seven counts of racketeering, sex trafficking, conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. His birth sign is Leo and religion is Christianity. But this is nothing compared to other alternative subculture groups. Natalie and Raniere dated for the next eight years. Keith Raniere's devoted followers say he is one of . In her account, she was befriended by Raniere and his live-in partners Kristin Keeffe, Karen Unterreiner and Pamela Cafritz. He helped start NXIVM, a company that does multi-level marketing and has its headquarters near Albany, New York. . Raniere went to war with those he considered his enemies, which included former NXIVM members and critics. [137][138][139][140][141][142][143][144][1] Women were required to provide collateral before joining DOS and continue to give new collateral every month after joining it. In January 2020, Raniere and several other NXIVM individuals were named as defendants in a civil lawsuit filed in federal court by 80 former NXIVM members. Raniere employed a variety of methods of exercising power and control over DOS members: Some women were branded in their pelvic areas with Raniere's initials. Raniere pleaded not guilty to the slew of crimes he was charged with, and in June of 2019, was convicted by a Brooklyn jury of all counts against himracketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor. "[47] According to Vanity Fair, the article was a turning point in Raniere's relationship with Edgar Bronfman: "'That,' says one woman, 'was when Edgar Bronfman became NXIVM's enemy. [43][44][45][31], Through the 1980s, Raniere was involved with the MLM company Amway. [109][103], Beginning in 2010, Daniela was kept under an extralegal house arrest verging on solitary confinement for two years in her family home. He's a member of Mega, a high-IQ society with a minimum requirement at the one-in-a-million level. [28][29][30] When Raniere was five, his family relocated from Brooklyn to Suffern, New York. KR: You don't have the experience of leadership. There could be any number of reasons for the discrepancy between Ranieres self-proclaimed intelligence and his GPA on paper, but psychologists have deemed Raniere to be a narcissist who may have been intelligent. However, it ended up under investigation by multiple state attorneys general as a potential pyramid scheme. [18] After ending their relationship, Melita introduced him to her friend Gina Hutchinson, also 15, whom he also abused. Sus enseanzas ticas,. He attended a Waldorf school, before leaving for a public junior high school. Slaves were expected to recruit slaves of their own, becoming masters themselves. . [18], By 1990, Raniere founded his own multi-level marketing company, Consumers' Buyline Inc. ", Women who were "slaves" were supposed to recruit their own followers, to whom they would become "masters." [47] It was at a CBI pitch meeting that Raniere met Toni Natalie,[48] who subsequently became a top seller for the organization along with her then-husband. And she says, he's saying this to all these girls. NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. [210] Raniere was thereafter forbidden by MDC officials from contacting Chakravorty. HBO Keith Raniere promised a path to happiness, seducing wealthy people who felt they. 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. Sexual exploitation of Camila as a minor and possession of. Many of the women who were drafted had no idea Raniere was involved, instead believing the group was women-only. After college, Raniere became an Amway salesman. He was convicted and in 2020 was sentenced to 120 years in prison. The eldest ("Marianna") is the mother of Raniere's second biological child. Camila said she met Raniere at age 13 and began a sexual relationship with Raniere when she was 15 years old, which lasted for twelve years. [136], Raniere maintained command and control over DOS members by collecting "collateral" which included highly damaging personal information, sexually explicit photos or videos, and rights to personal assets and relied on his inner circle members to carry out his orders and build the DOS pyramid group. 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. [29][58][60], Raniere's eight-year relationship with Natalie ended in 1999. Raniere told Salzman to ignore a letter sent by Daniela pleading to be let out and brushed it off as "a tantrum". [74] Amid accusations of corruption, Dhonden was replaced. The finale replayed Raniere's arrest in 2018. [84] Keeffe stated at Raniere's sentencing that Raniere had never paid child support for their teenage son. Cult of Personality. These slaves were forced to adhere to extremely restrictive diets and document every food they ate. [46][29] He also worked as a computer programmer for New York State's Division of Parole. Morris, Scot (April 1985). 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. So, what is Ranieres actual IQ? "[88] Raniere was sanctioned and ordered to pay $450,000 in attorneys fees. "[185][166], Following his conviction, in an email to Nicki Clyne, Raniere defended his formation of DOS, stating: "I believe the sorority is good not just good and even noble, but great and vitally important for women and humanity. Required slaves to perform menial tasks for their masters, from running errands to cleaning their homes and other. test". [47] Raniere suggested to Clare Bronfman that the losses were due to market manipulation by her father. It doesn't matter that you understand the command, it matters that you obey. [169][170] In a recorded conversation between Mack and Raniere discussing the branding, Raniere told Mack "The person should probably ask to be branded. In August 2019, he died in jail, which was ruled a suicide. The child, born in 2007, had earlier been reported to be an orphan adopted by Raniere and Keeffe, rather than their biological child. He had grandiose ideas and his hours were becoming erratic again She listened and she said "Oh that's easy, I can help you. [133][134] DOS masters recruited women by telling them that they were joining a women-only organization that would empower them and eradicate purported weaknesses that the NXIVM curriculum taught were common in women. September 5, 2018. In March 2018, Raniere, while trying to hide in a closet, was arrested by Mexican police at a luxury villa in Puerto Vallarta. May we persist into the future. In addition, Daniela testified that Raniere's partner Pamela Cafritz coached each sister to refuse to answer questions about paternity to prevent Raniere's abuse from becoming known to any nurse who might be a mandated reporter. It was also known as the sorority or The Vow. Among Raniere's followers were several famous names: Emiliano Salinas, the son of a former Mexican president; heiresses Sara and Clare Bronfman, who provided NXIVM and Raniere with enormous sums; actress Allison Mack, star of the television show Smallville; and India Oxenberg, daughter of actress Catherine Oxenberg. but then you find out he took some little IQ test and wasn't recognized," Jackson . Snyder signed up for a second sixteen-day course in Anchorage. A high-priced executive coach. They should probably say that before they're held down, so it doesn't seem like they're being coerced. [215] Prosecutors also submitted documentation that Raniere and his follower Chakravorty used a false name and "burner phone" to evade detection, with Raniere instructing Chakravorty to "get scrutiny" on Judge Nicholas Garaufis, explaining that "the judge needs to know he's being watched". NXIVM calls itself a humanitarian community. [31][29] Heidi Hutchinson recalled that during the late 1980s, Raniere was fascinated by Amway, Scientology, and neuro-linguistic programming. You might say that Keith Raniere is one in a million. '"[37] In 1982, Raniere graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a 2.26 GPA "having failed or barely passed many of the upper-level math and science classes he bragged about taking. She later claimed to have been the victim of harassment. Raniere sought an injunction allowing visitation and phone calls from follower Suneel Chakravorty, who he claims is a paralegal working on his appeals. Copyright 2023 Distractify. She was Raniere's first student. Keith Raniere, the founder and leader of Nxivm, was sentenced today to 120 years in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in federal court in Brooklyn. He said it was that dramatic and that profound. Revisa la entrevista ntegra del lder de NXIVM, Keith Raniere hizo a Clara Luz Flores, que fue dada a conocer por Adrin de la Garza.S parte del Club de Su. They wrote letters to the court to support him and heeded his instructions to create a podcast. Police recovered a note that read: "I attended a course called Executive Success Programs based out of Anchorage, AK, and Albany, NY. He's clearly lying 'cause all of them are not special! The United States seized ownership of NXIVM related entities and their intellectual . Among other things, he has been convicted of people trafficking, sex offenses, and fraud. After she fled the region with her son, an email bearing her name explained: "I have full sole legal custody of Gaelyn. 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. Months earlier, several news outlets had published shocking reports detailing the inner workings of the purported "self-help" organization he founded, which prosecutors say was a front for a sex cult.. Share to Facebook. [78][bettersourceneeded], In 2009, a group of Raniere's associates (called the "NXIVM Nine") broke with Raniere and his organization, citing "concerns about unethical practices and the alleged abuse of his leadership status to sexually manipulate women in the organization. Ultimately I agreed to be intimate with Keith, and it was just as he said. Wrote Littlefield: "This matter smacks of a jilted fellow's attempt at revenge or retaliation against his former girlfriend, with many attempts at tripping her up along the way. Raniere says by the end of 1993 he had sold $1 billion in goods and services, employed 80 people and had a quarter-million believers paying him $19 a month to hawk his goods. I was brainwashed and my emotional center of the brain was killed/turned off. Keith Raniere (* 26. NXIVM (/ n k s i m /) is the name commonly used to describe the personality cult of imprisoned racketeer and sex offender Keith Raniere. Raniere actually claims himself as the world's smartest man and says that he has an entry in the . (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 . Over a year later, he would be convicted on . From its first location near Albany, New York, NXIVM grew to have educational centers in New York City, Vancouver and Mexico. [216][217][218], As sentencing proceeded, federal prosecutors asked for life imprisonment for the severity of Raniere's crimes and his lack of remorse, arguing that he would continue to commit crimes if released. The aim of the "readiness drills" was to reinforce the idea that responding to a master was the most important part of any slave's life. Keith Raniere is at the center of 9-part HBO documentary The Vow. Raniere was raised in Suffern, New York. His parents divorced when he was 8. https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/keith-raniere. You are the only one in my life and I love you.' He graduated in June 1978, two months prior to his eighteenth birthday. As NXIVM's leader, Raniere was called "Vanguard." There is no definitive answer to this question as there is no scientific evidence to support or disprove the claim. During Raniere's 2019 trial, a woman known as "Daniela" said she had been groomed by Raniere while a minor; she also spent two years confined to her room after expressing interest in another man. Current members also earned commissions by recruiting new members. He believed children could become multilingual by having teachers or caretakers each speak to them in a different language. There was also a two-hour special in 2019 called The Lost Women of NXIVM. Jeffrey Epstein was an American money manager and registered sex offender. [75][76], On May 6, 2009, the Dalai Lama traveled to Albany to give a talk; during the event, he presented Raniere with a white scarf onstage. Thats not the only proof Raniere had of his intelligence though. The complaint was not forwarded to prosecutors because she had declined to wear a wire to obtain a confession from Raniere. On February 6, 2003, the tenth day of the second seminar, Snyder reportedly began claiming to be pregnant with Raniere's child, a claim allegedly corroborated by Clare Bronfman. "[59] Much of NXIVM was influenced by the teachings of Ayn Rand, one of Raniere's favorite authors. 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. The second season of The Vow, which will debut in 2021, "will offer an exclusive view into Raniere's innermost circle. "[47] That same month, The New York Post reported on the existence of a video in which Raniere is heard telling two followers: "I've had people killed because of my beliefs or because of their beliefs. [190][191][192] Lauren Salzman later testified at the trial that Raniere and his inner circle members were preparing for a "recommitment ceremony" when the authorities arrived to arrest him. [234] The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons and authorities at USP Tucson moved to deny the injunction, on grounds that Chakravorty is not a paralegal but merely "an ardent former ESP and NXIVM coach with whom [Raniere] is banned from associating. [19][197][198][199] United States Attorney Richard Donoghue stated that Raniere "created a secret society of women with whom he had sex and had branded with his initials, coercing them with the threat of releasing their highly personal information and taking their assets. What IQ Scores Really Mean - Keith raniere IQ test In June 2019, Raniere was found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, and was sentenced to 120 years in prison on October 27. Share to Linkedin. Devotees of the upstate self-help organisation pay thousands of dollars for . [179][128][181], On June 5, 2017, Frank Parlato was the first to report that there was a secret sorority called DOS and the women known as "slaves" were branded with Raniere's initials. Oct 13, 2003,12:00am EDT. Judge Jos A. Cabranes wrote, "Raniere has failed to persuade us that there is insufficient evidence to sustain his convictions."[228][229]. Raniere was found guilty of racketeering, racketeering conspiracy,. NXIVM had all the hallmarks of a money-scamming cult but the truth was far, far worse. Expecting a positive story, the top ranks had spoken to Forbes, including Raniere, Salzman, and Sara Bronfman. Raniere himself never took the stand during the case last year. That's what makes me feel really bad. Keith Raniere has claimed to have an IQ of 240. "[50] One of the dissenters, Barbara Bouchey, had been Raniere's partner for nine years.[79][80]. ", "The Program: Inside the Mind of Keith Raniere and the Rise and Fall of NXIVM", "Who is Keith Raniere? [86], In 2015, it was reported that Keeffe had alleged that Raniere directed Canadian investigative firm Canaprobe to obtain financial information on six federal judges and a US senator from the State of New York as well as a reporter, an editor, and the publisher of the Times Union. [68] Her vehicle was discovered two days later in Seward, Alaska, 120 miles from Anchorage. 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