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Channel 10 Albany posted their report of Wednesday’s court hearing…

The Tanster: ‘Ben Szemkus missing and feared dead’ – Clinton suspected
A website called Neon Nettle writes that Ben Szemkus has gone missing.

More on Clare Bronfman’s bail package and her alleged crimes
A few more details about Clare Bronfman’s court appearance today.
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Clare Bronfman makes $100 million bail – Basit Igtet and mother Rita Georgia Webb -Bronfman sign bond for teary eyed heiress
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.

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

Rosalie Lopez: There once were four NXIVM Lassies
By Rosalie Lopez

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

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

Larry Shea: ‘Yes, Vanessa Grigoriadis, NXIVM is a Cult!’
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Laura Darby: More intel on local NXIVM members – Ivy, Rosa Laura, Dani gone; Kerstin Ohlander manning sinking ship!
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‘Must-Watch’ One Minute Video of Clare Bronfman Leaving Court
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/

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

Raniere, Bronfman, Nancy Salzman, Mack appear in Brooklyn; Trial set for January 7, 2019
It was a gathering almost worthy of a V-Week – but without the sex, speeches or the talent show.

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

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

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

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

A few words on ‘Legatus’ – Clare Bronfman – who brought me out to fight!
Clare Bronfman used her enormous wealth to destroy others – using the court system as her weapon of choice. It gave many people great joy to finally see the courts turned to good use today.

More details on defendants Bronfman, Salzman & Salzman and hapless Kathy Russell
F rom the Albany Times Union we learn — Federal prosecutors asked US Magistrate Judge Daniel Stewart to set bond for [Kathy] Russell at $50,000, but he lowered it to $25,000 at the request of her…

Clare Bronfman released on $100 million bail – house arrest, ankle monitor and no contact with Nxivm members
In Brooklyn, Clare Bronfman’s attorney entered a not guilty plea on behalf of her client.

Nancy Salzman – granted $5 million bail – tells court she is facing life threatening illness
The superseding indictment charging Nancy Salzman , Lauren Salzman , Clare Bronfman and Kathy Russell – along with Keith Raniere and Allison Mack – of running a criminal racketeering enterprise that…

Russell – $25,000 bail – Lauren $5 million bail–
Kathy Russell – who has been identified as the former [not current] bookkeeper – was the first to appear in U.S. District Court today in Albany, NY. It was initially unclear if she would be able to…