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Various news, items, tidbits and thoughts from correspondents on the topic of NXIVM
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Various news, items, tidbits and thoughts from correspondents on the topic of NXIVM

Is there another Vanguard University?

By Frank Parlato | August 24, 2018
Men of NXIVM- How James Del Negro stands tall – but claims he was raped by a short Filipino woman
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Men of NXIVM- How James Del Negro stands tall – but claims he was raped by a short Filipino woman

I came to Los Angeles, in January 2008, to investigate the Precision Development project that Clare and Sara Bronfman…

By Frank Parlato | August 23, 2018

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Bronfman lawyer, saying her client is innocent, will make second request on freeing Legatus from home detention – in 60 days
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Bronfman lawyer, saying her client is innocent, will make second request on freeing Legatus from home detention – in 60 days

Clare Bronfman’s lawyer, Susan Necheles , said after court yesterday that she disagrees with the…

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Men of NXIVM: A reader and I comment on Steve Ose, Ben Meyers and Matt McMorris
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Men of NXIVM: A reader and I comment on Steve Ose, Ben Meyers and Matt McMorris

Editor’s note: A reader of Frank Report – evidently with insider knowledge – posted a comment which really deserves to be a separate post. The reader’s comments are in bold.

By Frank Parlato | August 22, 2018
Breaking News: Judge denies Clare’s motion – her home detention continues – no free association for Legatus
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Breaking News: Judge denies Clare’s motion – her home detention continues – no free association for Legatus

The judge has ruled. Clare Bronfman has lost.

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Prosecution opposing Clare Bronfman’s bail modification; reveals more charges possible
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Prosecution opposing Clare Bronfman’s bail modification; reveals more charges possible

The prosecution has filed a written response to Clare Bronfman’s request for the relaxing of home detention and the right to meet with NXIVM members.

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Financial disclosure: Did Clare Bronfman neglect to tell court about these LA properties?
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Financial disclosure: Did Clare Bronfman neglect to tell court about these LA properties?

Below are Los Angeles County properties that an online search indicates are owned by Precision Development LLC – which in turn is owned by Clare Bronfman and her sister, Sara Bronfman-Igtet…

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Who is mystery bookkeeper who will be witness against Clare Bronfman?
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Who is mystery bookkeeper who will be witness against Clare Bronfman?

In Susan Necheles letter to Judge Nicholas Garaufis , seeking to end Clare Bronfman’s home detention and allow her to communicate with hundreds of NXIVM members, Necheles reveals an explosive fact…

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Bronfman lawyers seek to end home detention; allow her to see NXIVM members
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Bronfman lawyers seek to end home detention; allow her to see NXIVM members

Susan Necheles , Clare Bronfman’s lead attorney, wrote to Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis yesterday, seeking to end Bronfman’s home detention.

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Bronfman lawyers claim she met financial conditions of $100 million bond – but no mention of her Los Angeles real estate!
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Bronfman lawyers claim she met financial conditions of $100 million bond – but no mention of her Los Angeles real estate!

On the eve of Clare Bronfman’s bail hearing, her lawyers have told the court they firmed up her financial collateral.

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Prosecution told Kathy Russell’s law firm has partner who once clerked for Judge Giraufis and has ‘close personal relationship’ with judge
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Prosecution told Kathy Russell’s law firm has partner who once clerked for Judge Giraufis and has ‘close personal relationship’ with judge

Kathy Russell’s attorney, Justine Harris , of the NYC law firm of Sher Tremonte, has written to DOJ prosecutors Moira Kim Penza , Tanya Hajjar and Karin K. Orenstein , to inform them that her senior…

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Judge approves-  Nancy Salzman can talk to Michelle and Ben Myers
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Judge approves- Nancy Salzman can talk to Michelle and Ben Myers

As requested, Judge Nicholas Garaufis has agreed that Nancy Salzman may talk to her daughter Michelle Myers and son-in-law Benjamin Myers .

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Court approves Allison Mack’s request to get a job, go to school and church
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Court approves Allison Mack’s request to get a job, go to school and church

It’s official. Judge Nicholas Garaufis has approved the requested home detention modifications for Allison Mack .

By Frank Parlato | August 21, 2018
Scotty’s Corner is working; regular posts are freed of Johnsonian comments
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Scotty’s Corner is working; regular posts are freed of Johnsonian comments

Yesterday I instituted Scotty’s Corner – a place for angry and hateful comments that have nothing to do with the post at hand – but are by or against Scott Johnson.

By Frank Parlato | August 20, 2018
Vanguard unhappy with prison conditions – files civil rights complaint!
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Vanguard unhappy with prison conditions – files civil rights complaint!

According to Wikipedia , chutzpah is the quality of audacity, for good or for bad. The Yiddish word derives from the Hebrew word ḥutspâ, meaning “insolence”, “cheek” or “audacity”.

By K.R. Claviger | August 19, 2018
Vanguard Week starts tomorrow – but Silver Bay doesn’t seem to be hosting 10 day celebration
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Vanguard Week starts tomorrow – but Silver Bay doesn’t seem to be hosting 10 day celebration

It’s the end of an era.

By Frank Parlato | August 19, 2018
Scotty’s Corner: Beam me up Scotty – there are no relevant comments here…
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Scotty’s Corner: Beam me up Scotty – there are no relevant comments here…

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By Frank Parlato | August 19, 2018
Guest View: Frank is Wrong About Keith’s Chances
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Guest View: Frank is Wrong About Keith’s Chances

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By Frank Parlato | August 19, 2018
Misc. notes and info picked up from various sources on NXIVM
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Misc. notes and info picked up from various sources on NXIVM

According to sources:

By Frank Parlato | August 19, 2018
Clare best dressed – as these court pictures show
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Clare best dressed – as these court pictures show

First court appearance, the gruesome and vicious heiress Clare Bronfman appears in a t-shirt and jeans.

By Frank Parlato | August 19, 2018
Rosalie Lopez: Ode to Allison
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Rosalie Lopez: Ode to Allison

Ode to Allison By Rosalie Lope z

By Frank Parlato | August 19, 2018
Will Allison Mack get real or [Bronfman-funded] fake job?
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Will Allison Mack get real or [Bronfman-funded] fake job?

Recently, Allison Mack requested that U.S. District Court Nicholas G. Garaufis loosen some of her bail conditions so she could leave her parents’ home where she is currently under house arrest.

By Frank Parlato | August 19, 2018
My Letter to Keith Raniere – seeking an interview of him in prison
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My Letter to Keith Raniere – seeking an interview of him in prison

This is a true and accurate copy of the letter that I sent to Keith Alan Raniere .

By Frank Parlato | August 18, 2018
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