May, 2019 - Frank Report

Day One Raniere Trial [May 7]: Juror’s Wife Has Cancer; He’s Excused

May 8, 2019

I plan to cover the trial of Keith Raniere by reporting the big events as quickly as possible on the day of the trial and the following day get into more detail of events that occurred. For the more in depth coverage,…

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Mistrial Hearing at 9:00 AM Tomorrow – Future of Trial in Doubt

by K.R. Claviger

May 7, 2019

The first day of Keith Raniere’s trial ended on an odd note with Raniere’s lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, indicating he wanted the presiding judge, Nicholas G. Garaufis, to declare a mistrial – and a clearly miffed Judge Garaufis indicating that, if a…

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Morning Session of Day #1 Has Some Surprises

by K.R. Claviger

May 7, 2019

The large crowd of people seeking to attend the trial caused a brief delay at the outset of this morning’s session. But things finally got underway around 10:00 AM – with Judge Garaufis reviewing the procedures and rules that will be followed…

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The Trial Has Started – Check Back For Updates

by K.R. Claviger

May 7, 2019

Update #1 The jury ranges in age from the late-20s to the mid-60s – with more older than younger members. Three of the four female members are Caucasian – whereas most of the eight male members are minorities. As previously noted,…

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What to Expect on Day #1 of the Trial – Mark Vicente to be First Prosecution Witness

by K.R. Claviger

May 6, 2019

Tomorrow, the curtain will rise on what is expected to be the 6-8 week trial of Keith Raniere, the man behind the curtain of the NXIVM criminal enterprise. Shortly after 9:30 AM, U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis will enter the…

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The Night Before…

by K.R. Claviger

May 6, 2019

We’ve all had those nights before a big event. The night before a birthday. The night before the start of a new school year. The night before a big test. The night before an important game The night before a first date.…

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Notice to the Public and Press Attending the Raniere Trial

by K.R. Claviger

May 6, 2019

Here are the applicable rules for the court throughout the trial: **NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND PRESS**The following restrictions will apply during the trial in this matter:(1) Electronic devices, e.g., laptops, cellphones, etc., will not be permitted in the Courtroom (4D South) or the…

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On Clare Bronfman’s Purchase of Justice From the Department of Justice

by Frank Parlato

May 6, 2019

Clare Bronfman pleaded guilty to two felony charges on April 19, which was Good Friday. Some of her victims felt it was a bad Friday. How could it be that the cruelest, most active Nxivm member, the financier of the vicious Keith…

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Judge Decides DOS Slaves Will Use First Names Only – Jury Impaneled – 8 Men – 4 Women – Trial Starts Tomorrow

by K.R. Claviger

May 6, 2019

Things are moving along. A jury has been impaneled for Keith Raniere – 8 men and 4 women. The task was neatly done by late Monday morning in Brooklyn Federal Court – as about 55 potential jurors were winnowed down to 12…

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What Types of Jurors Will Both Sides Be Seeking Today?

by K.R. Claviger

May 6, 2019

Today is when 12 jurors – and 6 alternates – will be selected to hear the case of the U.S. v. Raniere Et Al (Actually, since all five of Keith Raniere’s co-defendants have already pleaded guilty to various charges, I guess we…

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Keith Raniere – We’re About to Find Out if He’s a Real Vanguard

by K.R. Claviger

May 5, 2019

By definition, a “Vanguard” is someone who is at the forefront of new developments – or who is leading a movement of new ideas. Inherent in the definition is the notion that a Vanguard has strong and rock-solid beliefs. Whether Keith Alan…

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Superb ‘Curtain Raiser’ by Albany Times Union – ‘Raniere Stands Alone’

by K.R. Claviger

May 5, 2019

One of the best and most comprehensive of many ‘curtain raisers’ on the upcoming Nxivm trial was published today in the Albany Times Union. Written by Brendan Lyons, the story is entitled “Raniere Stands Alone”. And, in fact, he does stand alone. The man…

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Clare Bronfman – Mobster Extraordinaire

by K.R. Claviger

May 4, 2019

Given that Clare Bronfman comes from a family of mobsters, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that she turned out to be one herself. But the world might never have known about the mobster side of Clare had she not crossed paths with Keith…

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Hope for Vanguard – Lynette ‘Squeaky’ Fromme Says She’s Still in Love with Charles Manson

by Frank Parlato

May 4, 2019

This is optimistic news for the Vanguard. Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, 70, after almost 50 years of being apart from her master, Charles Manson, says she’s still in love with him. Theirs was an enforced separation – since both went to prison, Manson…

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Doomsday Ruling for Raniere on Eve of Trial – Graphic Nude Pictures of 15-Year-Old Ruled Admissible

by K.R. Claviger

May 3, 2019

This might well be the final nail in Keith Raniere’s coffin. In a ruling that will could have a major impact on the outcome of Raniere’s upcoming trial, U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis has ruled that the images of the…

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John Doe 2 Is Edgar Bronfman Sr.

by Frank Parlato

May 3, 2019

In the case of USA v. Keith Alan Raniere, I see no reason not to identify John Doe 2. He is/was Edgar Miles Bronfman, father of Clare Bronfman, former president and CEO of his family’s distilled beverage firm, Seagram and former president…

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Shadow: Allison Mack Dehumanized Women

by Frank Parlato

May 3, 2019

By Shadow State Allison Mack has no one to blame but herself for her plight. Her brutality and cruelty towards other women displays a sadistic streak that is extremely disturbing. Why would she brand women except to dehumanize them and exercise her…

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Guest View: Allison Mack Stands on the Spectrum from Victim to Perpetrator — in the Middle

by Frank Parlato

May 3, 2019

By Anony Maker This is in response to Guest View: Allison Mack Was 100% Victim – She Believed in Kristin Kreuk Who Led Her Deep into Nxivm. To begin with, how do you know what “Her boyfriend Chad explained”? As far as I can…

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