July, 2018 - Frank Report

The Tanster: ‘Ben Szemkus missing and feared dead’ – Clinton suspected

July 27, 2018

A website called Neon Nettle writes that Ben Szemkus has gone missing. Whistleblower Who Exposed Hillary Clinton’s Child Trafficking Ties, Feared Dead Ben Szemkus reported missing, family and friends now fear he’s been killed “Ben Szemkus lifted the lid of the Clintons’…

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More on Clare Bronfman’s bail package and her alleged crimes

by Frank Parlato

July 27, 2018

A few more details about Clare Bronfman’s court appearance today. Clare was dressed in a black long-sleeved shirt and baggy slacks. Basit Igtet, at one point, gave his sister-in-law’s shoulder a squeeze, while mom, Rita Georgiana Webb-Bronfman-Havers — who is now married…

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Kathy Russell and Lauren Salzman free – with less restrictive conditions than Clare Bronfman

by Frank Parlato

July 27, 2018

Criminal defendants, Lauren Salzman and Kathy Russell are both free – on $5 million and $25,000 bail, respectively. And if you will pardon an observation, the money required of each is roughly proportionate to their comparative guilt. Russell’s two sisters – whom…

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Clare Bronfman makes $100 million bail – Basit Igtet and mother Rita Georgia Webb -Bronfman sign bond for teary eyed heiress

by Frank Parlato

July 27, 2018

Basit Igtet, husband of Sara Bronfman-Igtet – and Georgia Webb-Bronfman, Clare’s and Sara’s mother – signed the bail bond today for Clare Bronfman. It is a $100 million bond. Clare was released on the conditions that she remains under home confinement in…

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While we wait for Clare – a few miscellaneous emails from readers

by Frank Parlato

July 27, 2018

We await the news of whether Clare Bronfman makes bail today – and whether Kathy Russell and Lauren Salzman – who, unlike Clare, spent the last few days in prison – will also make bail. There’s also the possibility that Judge Garaufis…

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Rosalie Lopez: There once were four NXIVM Lassies

by Frank Parlato

July 26, 2018

By Rosalie Lopez There once were four NXIVM Lassies: Clare, Lauren, Nancy and Kathy; Who spent all of their days Wrangling DOS slaves To serve Vanguard’s most perverse Fancies. Born into privilege and power; Heiress Clare needn’t charge By the…

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Freudian Slip By Raniere lawyer – in court yesterday – may be sign of things to come

by Frank Parlato

July 26, 2018

Keith Raniere’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, is supposedly one of the best lawyers a criminal defendant can hope to retain. He has a string of victories that has given him the reputation of being a super lawyer. He is in constant demand. No…

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For first time, Clare Bronfman can’t afford what she needs: to make $100 million bail, she needs help from sister, another

by Frank Parlato

July 26, 2018

Tomorrow is D-Day for Clare Bronfman. Whether she goes to jail or returns to her New York City luxury apartment will be the story of the day. Her sister, Sara Bronfman-Igtet, must come from France to appear in person in Brooklyn Federal Court,…

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Larry Shea: ‘Yes, Vanessa Grigoriadis, NXIVM is a Cult!’

by Frank Parlato

July 26, 2018

By Larry Shea As I am posting this story on July 26, 2018, The New York Times is still referring to the NXIVM Cult as “a self-help group.”: In The New York Times article, “Seagram’s Liquor Heiress Charged in Nxivm Sex-Trafficking Case,”…

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Laura Darby: More intel on local NXIVM members – Ivy, Rosa Laura, Dani gone; Kerstin Ohlander manning sinking ship!

by Frank Parlato

July 26, 2018

By Laura Darby It was mentioned that Rosa Laura Junco had been removed – or removed herself – from the Knife Media website. She has not tweeted since May 15, 2018. Take this for what it is worth – but I was…

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‘Must-Watch’ One Minute Video of Clare Bronfman Leaving Court

by Frank Parlato

July 26, 2018

There is a marvelous one-minute video at the end of the New York Post’s Page Six story: https://pagesix.com/2018/07/25/nxivm-hearing-brings-clare-bronfman-and-allison-mack-back-together/ The video shows Clare Bronfman leaving court yesterday accompanied by her lawyer, Susan Necheles, and what appears to be her bodyguard. She is surrounded by…

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Actress Kristin Kreuk plays brave lawyer who risks all to fight bad guys – contrasts starkly with real life cowardice in NXIVM cult

by Frank Parlato

July 26, 2018

Kristin Kreuk now stars in a TV series called Burden of Proof. She plays corporate lawyer Joanna — who, hoping to impress a client, travels to her tiny hometown of Millwood, where female high school students are experiencing seizures and tics after getting…

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Raniere, Bronfman, Nancy Salzman, Mack appear in Brooklyn; Trial set for January 7, 2019

by Frank Parlato

July 25, 2018

It was a gathering almost worthy of a V-Week – but without the sex, speeches or the talent show. NXIVM leaders, Keith Raniere, Nancy Salzman, Clare Bronfman and Allison Mack appeared at the US Courthouse in Brooklyn today for arraignment before Judge Nicolas Garaufis…

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Government files memorandum of bail/flight risks of defendants – gives insight on view of case against new defendants

by Frank Parlato

July 25, 2018

The US Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York filed today a memorandum on bail for the four new defendants in the case: Clare Bronfman, Kathy Russell, Lauren Salzman and Nancy Salzman. Even though it appears that bail has been decided already,…

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Wealth hath its privileges in Fed Court – None of new defendants made bail yesterday – guess who did not spend the night in jail?

by Frank Parlato

July 25, 2018

According to a courtroom source – Nancy Salzman, Lauren Salzman, and Kathy Russell spent the night in jail yesterday following their arrest in the Federal NXIVM crime prosecution. Apparently, none of the ladies could get their bail package together in time to…

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Laura Darby: Some neighborly thoughts on Nancy Salzman and co.

by Frank Parlato

July 25, 2018

By Laura Darby The next few days of court hearings will be interesting, to say the least. Yesterday, l was ready to get videos of local arrests but, as was discussed, I am pretty sure the Salzmans turned themselves in. And I…

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Bronfman – may wind up in jail — if she can’t get Sara Bronfman and another guarantor to pony up bail — Clare reveals net worth under $200 million – little available to her in cash

by Frank Parlato

July 24, 2018

Clare Bronfman may not be home free on $100 million bail after all. She has until Friday to meet all the terms the judge imposed or off to jail she goes. Bronfman listed assets of less than $200 million — $100 million…

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Photo Essay: She who has the most joy wins – and pictures prove it – for Clare Bronfman

by Frank Parlato

July 24, 2018

Now, as a special treat for those who love to win by having the most joy, here are a series of pictures – of Clare – going into court – when she was the attacker – and leaving court after having been…

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