"Keith Raniere" was the founder and leader of "NXIVM", a cult disguised as a multi-level marketing self development organization. 

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Raniere is described as being extremely intelligent, charismatic, and unbelievably persuasive. 

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NXIVM developed a following by recruiting members through offering personal development seminars and retreats. Several members had “celebrity” statuses, including a former actress from Smallville.

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A female-centric inner circle developed withing NXIVM, essentially functioning as a “secret sex slave sorority”. Members were branded with Keith Raniere’s initials.

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Multiple sexual abuse allegations, missing persons cases, and other criminal accusations have come out against NXIVM and Keith Raniere. Raniere, and other high profile members has been convicted of various offenses.

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