November, 2023 - Frank Report

Framed? Michael West’s Tale of FBI’s Picture Plot – as Feds Can’t Decide If He’s White or Black

November 29, 2023

In 2010, the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services investigated Michael Je-Von West, 29, of 40 Hazelwood Avenue, Newark, on suspicion that he molested his 12-year-old brother. On October 19, 2010, at 4:30 pm, DYFS determined that the claim of…

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Daniel Williams in a photo posted on Facebook on May 23 while incarcerated, probably from a cell phone. Though technically prison contraband, cell phones are rampant in prison settings, often introduced to the prisons by guards looking to make quick and easy cash. Source Facebook / Daniel Williams

Common Story?: Young Inmate’s Tragic End in Alabama Prison Hell

by Richard Luthmann

November 28, 2023

22-year-old Daniel Williams, father of two, received a one-year prison sentence, but tragically, Alabama effectively issued him a death sentence. Sent to Staton Correctional Facility, he faced brutal gang violence, torture, and rape. His final Facebook post, a call for prayers before…

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Opposing View: Mr. Raniere’s High-Tech Patent Reshapes Minds for Better Futures

by Guest View

November 26, 2023

Keith Raniere's Behavioral Modification System, RBMS™, introduced in 2014, has stirred a debate. While most critique it as overreaching control, one individual, who looks disturbingly like Keith Raniere, hails it as a visionary leap in behavioral science. Centered on a 'matrix of…

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Richard Luthmann is a writer, commentator, satirist, and investigative journalist with degrees from Columbia University and the University of Miami. Once a fixture in New York City and State politics, Luthmann is a recovering attorney who lives in Southwest Florida and a proud member of the National Writers Union.

‘Game of Thrones Lawyer’ Richard Luthmann Sues NYC Council Member, Judge, Plagiarist, Lawyers and Others for Unpaid Debts, Corruption

by Frank Parlato

November 24, 2023

Richard A. Luthmann, the former “Game of Thrones Lawyer,” has filed a lawsuit against several prominent defendants, including New York City Council Member Kamillah M. Hanks, Kevin Barry Love (Hanks’ partner, a NYC real estate investor), New York State Supreme Court Justice…

Criminal Justice·Wrongful Convictions

Family Member Defends Steve Pigeon Against Niece’s ‘False’ Abuse Allegations; Calls Sister ‘Pathological Liar’

by Frank Parlato

November 24, 2023

Steve Pigeon, former Erie County Democratic Party chairman, has entered a guilty plea to first-degree sexual abuse involving a minor, stemming from an alleged incident in 2016.…

General·Investigations·NXIVM

Raniere 2013 Patent Filing Claims Method for ‘Resolving’ Human and AI ‘Issues’

by Frank Parlato

November 24, 2023

In Keith Raniere's vision, a future looms where artificial intelligence and human mentors intertwine under the NXIVM founder's guidance. His 2014 patent application, a method ambitiously aiming to resolve all human and AI issues, verges on the dystopian with its intrusive elements.…

Investigations·NXIVM

Sleep Like a Baby: Keith Raniere’s Patent to Transform Bedtime

by Frank Parlato

November 21, 2023

Keith Raniere's patent, the Raniere Sleeper System (RSS), is a sleep guidance system that monitors physiological characteristics like heart rate and brain wave patterns. It creates stimuli such as sound, light, and vibrations to guide sleepers through optimal sleep cycles. The system…

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Echoes of Injustice: Steve Pigeon’s Case Mirrors Sebold’s Wrongful Accusation

by AnnaMercury

November 20, 2023

In 2021, Alice Sebold apologized to Anthony J. Broadwater, wrongly accused of her rape in 1981. Her delayed apology came after Broadwater's exoneration, suggesting a response to public pressure rather than remorse. While Sebold's career flourished with her memoir "Lucky," Broadwater spent…

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Guest View: Mr. Raniere’s Drone Charging System Could Shape Future Drone Technology

by Guest View

November 19, 2023

In Kyle Carson Heath's review of Keith Raniere's Drone Charging System, readers explore a world where technology intersects with boundless fantasy. Raniere's vision brings to life a system where drones autonomously recharge, revolutionizing their use in security, agriculture, and more. If only…

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SCOTUS Turns Blind Eye to SHU Prison Torture Case, Leaving Vanguard in the Lurch

by Richard Luthmann

November 18, 2023

By Richard Luthmann Keith Raniere remains in the SHU (Special Housing Unit) at USP-Tucson, a high-security federal penitentiary. He has been in solitary confinement, or close to it, for over 400 consecutive days and over 500 days since his transfer to the…

NXIVM

Sky High Genius: Raniere’s Revolutionary Patent for Drone Charging System Unveiled

by Frank Parlato

November 18, 2023

Keith Raniere's 2015 patent reveals an inventive solution for drone technology. It includes specialized landing gear with electrical contacts, enabling drones to autonomously recharge at designated stations. This breakthrough facilitates continuous surveillance without human intervention for battery replacement. Despite its potential, Raniere's…

Criminal Justice·Investigations·NXIVM

Motion for Extension of Deadline Filed in Raniere Case

by Frank Parlato

November 15, 2023

In Phoenix, AZ, Keith Raniere, incarcerated NXIVM leader, faces legal roadblocks in his lawsuit against US Attorney General Merrick Garland and others. Raniere's attorney, Arthur Aidala, has requested a fourth extension due to difficulties communicating with Raniere in the Special Housing Unit…

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Former Family Court Judge Moukawsher’s Quick-Fix Justice: A Threat to Due Process?

by Frank Parlato

November 15, 2023

In an opinion-editorial, former Judge Thomas G. Moukawsher critiques the legal strategy of former President Donald Trump, suggesting an intentional delay of trials past the 2024 election. Moukawsher observes Trump's lawyers employing classic delay tactics: filing multiple motions, challenging jurisdiction, and questioning…

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A Fairy Tale Adoption Turns Sour as Ambrose Seeks to Isolate Kids

by Frank Parlato

November 14, 2023

Tara Southern's story is a tale of heartfelt sacrifice and unforeseen consequences. Choosing adoption for her son, Sawyer, she envisioned a life of abundance for him with a seemingly ideal family. The adoptive father, a renowned TV writer, and his wife, who…

Criminal Justice·General·Legal Issues·Prison·Wrongful Convictions

O’Hara: He Took a Plea Deal –Pigeon’s Decision of a Lifetime

by J.J. O'Hara

November 14, 2023

Steve Pigeon, a former Democratic Committee Chair in Erie County, pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, marking a significant turn in a case closely followed since its inception nearly two years ago. Pigeon accepted a plea deal that will…

Family Court

CT Family Court: Ambrose’s Adoption Deception Unraveled

by Frank Parlato

November 13, 2023

In a contentious custody battle in CT, suspended attorney Christopher Ambrose holds full custody of his three adopted teens, against their wishes to live with adoptive mother Karen Riordan. Ambrose is aggressively pushing for Riordan's incarceration. The case, initially ruled in his…

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NXIVM Member Danielle Roberts Finds New Love Beyond Raniere’s Shadow

by Frank Parlato

November 12, 2023

Danielle Roberts, a former NXIVM member and practicing physician who lost her medical license due to misconduct related to the cult, recently shared photos with Leon Molina, her new partner, on Instagram. In her post, she expressed gratitude for Molina's positive impact…

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Attorney Connie Reguli’s Clash with Tenessee DCS Child ‘Removal’ System Leads to Suspended Law License

by Frank Parlato

November 11, 2023

Last year Attorney Connie Reguli faced a pivotal legal challenge in Brentwood, Tennessee, after being sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years probation in her fight against the Department of Children's Services. This high-profile case, stemming from charges of custodial…

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