Frank Parlato

Frank Parlato is an investigative journalist, media strategist, publisher, and legal consultant.

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Raniere not referring to Lebaron on his “I’ve had people killed” video; how could he?, Lebaron was still alive then

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

In an earlier post, Raniere’s ‘People Being Killed’ Quote in Video Explained, I quoted a NXIVM source who explained what Keith Raniere meant when he said in a 2009 video, “I’ve had people killed for my beliefs.” Like many things NXIVM people say, this was…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Reader: NXIVM, Salzman don’t pay taxes, but aren’t shut down

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

A reader writes: I think the reason Raniere isn’t a figurehead for NXIVM is that he cannot legally be running a network marketing company as per his agreement with the state of NY.* If the State of NY was to examine NXIVM…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Reader has insights into Raniere and his followers

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

A reader writes about some of Raniere’s dubious claims and has other insights of interest: Thankfully Track and Field has records that are kept. I know nothing about Judo, but imagine there would be some kind of record keeping for that sport…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

While they look like lies; Raniere invited to prove his claims are true

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

This website – with the help of readers – apparently debunked one of Keith Raniere’s claims – that of him tying the New York State record for the 100 yard dash. Readers are howling with derision. I think it is important and…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Reader: Debunking Raniere: He doesn’t have the charisma of L. Ron Hubbard, David Koresh, Rev. Sun Myung Moon, or Even Charlie Manson

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

Jamie Moses writes: What is wrong with that Irene Gardner from the Times Union? How could she just reprint Raniere’s claims unquestioningly? [see 1988 06 26 Times Union Troy man has a lot on his mind] Raniere actually would be funny if he…

NXIVM/Raniere/Bronfman Documents

NXIVM/Raniere/Bronfman Documents Library to Commence on this site

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

Readers, we now have a new category for frankreport.com. It is called NXIVM/Raniere/Bronfman documents. This is intended as an archive for researchers, law enforcement and potential students who might consider paying money to NXIVM. There will be relatively few posts, but rather…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

A Baker’s dozen: Are these 13 lies Raniere told followers?

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

Question: If you come to a Vanguard because he tells you he can teach you the truth – about yourself and the world – does he have to be a truthful person himself? Below is a list – I am sure readers…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

‘He claims?’ Rewriting Raniere’s bio for accuracy

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

Raniere’s bio on his website is sort of an IQ test in and of itself. If you believe it, without verifying, and then you follow him based on it, you have a really low IQ. Let us take his childhood as an example. It…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Did Cafritz, like Vanguard, lie about her running accomplishments?

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

While it seems likely that Keith Raniere was not telling the truth when he told people he tied for the state record in the 100 yard dash. But did his long time concubine, Pam Cafritz follow in her master’s footsteps? Lying that…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Raniere lied about 100 yard dash, Sportswriters reference suggests

by Frank Parlato

January 10, 2016

How sad it is when you discover your Vanguard has lied to you. Keith Raniere has told people including evidently the Times Union that as a teen he “tied with the state record for the 100 yard-dash”. This did not sound true so we…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Raniere Debunked; Whoppers Challenged; 100 yard dash, results of take home IQ test questioned

by Frank Parlato

January 9, 2016

There is a 26 year old article published in the Times Union on a then 27 year old man named Keith Raniere. In it Mr. Raniere makes several claims. Some of them appear to be, how can we say it delicately? – the…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Reader comments: Pimps for Raniere?

by Frank Parlato

January 9, 2016

SARAH SANDERSON writes to the frankreport: It’s no surprise that these dirty old cult leaders just trade in their older women for younger “models” while the older ones become their pimps. Most of these women are gullible and are either fooled into…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Author’s Reminiscences #3: Raniere’s Harem

by Frank Parlato

January 9, 2016

A reader recently asked: Q: A tool that Keith would have to control people is his harem. With so many women under his total control, did he tell one or more of them to come on to you? If he could get…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Author’s reminiscences #2: Did Raniere spend a lot of time with you

by Frank Parlato

January 9, 2016

More questions from readers: Q: Did Keith spend a lot of time with you, feeling you out, before trusting you? A: We spent a fair amount of time together. Although I never made it to the Friday night volleyball games, I had…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Frank Parlato’s Reminiscences on Raniere, Keeffe and the Treatment of Lawyers

by Frank Parlato

January 8, 2016

Recently I was asked a series of questions by a reader. Q: How did the NXIVM lawyers get treated? A: The lawyers were treated disrespectfully. One lawyer, I discovered double billed. Another lawyer was getting paid by the hour and secretly taking…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Revised: NXIVM lawyer McDermott, a former ADA, plays role in getting NXIVM enemies indicted

by Frank Parlato

January 8, 2016

I was recently asked by a reader about “how lawyers were treated” at NXIVM, the life coaching company that critics say is a cult. I responded that their lawyers were often treated disrespectfully, but they knew what their client, Keith Raniere,…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Raniere bio claim: ‘top three problem solvers in world’ is based on Raniere’s own study!

by Frank Parlato

January 8, 2016

Is Keith Raniere’s claim on his biography on his website www.keithraniere.com to be one of the three top problem solvers in the world based on his own study? The answer appears to be “yes.” Raniere, along with a man named Dean Inada,…

The Cult of Keith Raniere

Reader Captures ‘Lost post’ on Raniere, makes comments

by Frank Parlato

January 8, 2016

A reader was kind enough to posts this: Someone on another wordpress blog had posted the following before it was removed, but it was captured in a post on Rick Ross’ website in the forum on LGAT cults in a NXIVM…

Previous 1 … 289 290 291 292 293 … 297 Next