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Raniere’s attorney speak up – call people who claim Raniere hurt them ‘crazy’, ‘wrong’, ‘not that many’
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Raniere’s attorney speak up – call people who claim Raniere hurt them ‘crazy’, ‘wrong’, ‘not that many’

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

By Frank Parlato | July 28, 2018
The Tanster: ‘Ben Szemkus missing and feared dead’ – Clinton suspected
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The Tanster: ‘Ben Szemkus missing and feared dead’ – Clinton suspected

A website called Neon Nettle writes that Ben Szemkus has gone missing.

By Frank Parlato | July 28, 2018
More on Clare Bronfman’s bail package and her alleged crimes
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More on Clare Bronfman’s bail package and her alleged crimes

A few more details about Clare Bronfman’s court appearance today.

By Frank Parlato | July 28, 2018

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

Criminal defendants, Lauren Salzman and Kathy Russell are both free – on $5 million and $25,000…

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

By Frank Parlato | July 27, 2018
While we wait for Clare – a few miscellaneous emails from readers
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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…

By Frank Parlato | July 27, 2018
Rosalie Lopez: There once were four NXIVM Lassies
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Rosalie Lopez: There once were four NXIVM Lassies

By Rosalie Lopez

By Frank Parlato | July 27, 2018
Freudian Slip By Raniere lawyer – in court yesterday – may be sign of things to come
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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…

By Frank Parlato | July 27, 2018
For first time, Clare Bronfman can’t afford what she needs: to make $100 million bail, she needs help from sister, another
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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

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…

By Frank Parlato | July 27, 2018
Larry Shea: ‘Yes, Vanessa Grigoriadis, NXIVM is a Cult!’
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Larry Shea: ‘Yes, Vanessa Grigoriadis, NXIVM is a Cult!’

By Larry Shea

By Frank Parlato | July 27, 2018
Laura Darby: More intel on local NXIVM members – Ivy, Rosa Laura, Dani gone; Kerstin Ohlander manning sinking ship!
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Laura Darby: More intel on local NXIVM members – Ivy, Rosa Laura, Dani gone; Kerstin Ohlander manning sinking ship!

By Laura Darby

By Frank Parlato | July 27, 2018
‘Must-Watch’ One Minute Video of Clare Bronfman Leaving Court
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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/

By Frank Parlato | July 27, 2018
Actress Kristin Kreuk plays brave lawyer who risks all to fight bad guys – contrasts starkly with real life cowardice in NXIVM cult
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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

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…

By Frank Parlato | July 26, 2018
Raniere, Bronfman, Nancy Salzman, Mack appear in Brooklyn; Trial set for January 7, 2019
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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.

By Frank Parlato | July 25, 2018
Government files memorandum of bail/flight risks of defendants – gives insight on view of case against new defendants
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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…

By Frank Parlato | July 25, 2018
Wealth hath its privileges in Fed Court – None of new defendants made bail yesterday – guess who did not spend the night in jail?
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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?

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.

By Frank Parlato | July 25, 2018
Laura Darby: Some neighborly thoughts on Nancy Salzman and co.
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Laura Darby: Some neighborly thoughts on Nancy Salzman and co.

By Laura Darby

By Frank Parlato | July 25, 2018
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
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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.

By Frank Parlato | July 25, 2018
Photo Essay: She who has the most joy wins – and pictures prove it – for Clare Bronfman
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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…

By Frank Parlato | July 25, 2018
A few words on ‘Legatus’ – Clare Bronfman – who brought me out to fight!
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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.

By Frank Parlato | July 25, 2018
More details on defendants Bronfman, Salzman & Salzman and hapless Kathy Russell
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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…

By Frank Parlato | July 25, 2018
Clare Bronfman released on $100 million bail – house arrest, ankle monitor and no contact with Nxivm members
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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.

By Frank Parlato | July 24, 2018
Nancy Salzman – granted $5 million bail – tells court she is facing life threatening illness
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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…

By Frank Parlato | July 24, 2018
Russell – $25,000 bail – Lauren $5 million bail–
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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…

By Frank Parlato | July 24, 2018
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