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Mark Vicente – In-Depth Review – Part III
This is the third in a series of reports about Mark Vicente’s testimony in the U.S. v. Raniere case (You can access the first report here – and the second report here ).

Bouchey: The Facts Surrounding Mark Vicente’s Enrollment Into Nxivm
By Barbara Bouchey

Mark Vicente – In Depth Review – Part II
This is the second in a series of reports about Mark Vicente’s testimony in the case of the U.S. v. Raniere (You can access the first report here ).

Mark Vicente Is a Genuine Hero of the Nxivm Saga
Mark Vicente is a sterling individual and a brave man for bearding the monster in his lair.

Mark Vicente In-Depth Review – Part I
Mark Vicente was on the witness stand all day on Thursday as he was questioned by Mark Lesko, the Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New…

Trial of Keith Raniere – a Lot to Report
We have now had three days of trial.

Court Sidebar: Defense & Prosecution Attorneys Discuss Orgasms…
We’ve all watched televisions shows and movies involving courtroom scenes in which the attorneys for both sides huddle with the judge to discuss some important…

Village Diane: A Few Notes on the Trial
By Village Dianne

Rosales: The Photographs Were Not Sexual — Keith Obtained Pleasure From the Torment
SLAVES IN ‘PARADICE’ – KEITH RANIERE AND THE ZODIAC

Marc Agnifilo is pretty good
It is spectacular to see Keith Alan Raniere finally at trial. He sat at the defense table between Paul DerOhanesian [on his right] and Marc Aginfilo [on his…

Sylvie Reveals How DOS Recruited Women – and What a Creep Vanguard Is
Sylvie, the first witness called by the prosecution in the case of the U.S. v. Raniere, revealed how she was recruited to become a member of DOS.

Judge Denies Motion for Mistrial – Case Will Continue
Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis has denied the defense’s motion for a mistrial in the case of the U.S. v. Raniere. As a result, the trial will resume today.
![Day #1 Raniere Trial [May 7]: Agnifilo’s Opening Statement – “I Will Defend’ Keith Raniere’s ‘Good Faith’](/media/ab84838275b9a200b28fd018.png)
Day #1 Raniere Trial [May 7]: Agnifilo’s Opening Statement – “I Will Defend’ Keith Raniere’s ‘Good Faith’
THE COURT: Please be seated. All right. Mr. Agnifilo, how long is your opening?
![Day #1 Raniere Trial [May 7]: Tanya Hajjar’s Opening Remarks to the Jury – She Nails Raniere](/media/8da9856371b3494351a9bad9.jpg)
Day #1 Raniere Trial [May 7]: Tanya Hajjar’s Opening Remarks to the Jury – She Nails Raniere
Judge Nicholas Garaufis, after concluding his opening remarks to the jury, said, “All right. At this time, we will begin with opening statements. The…
![Day One Raniere Trial [May 7]: Juror’s Wife Has Cancer; He’s Excused](/media/083b44ee128d18bc630a6690.jpg)
Day One Raniere Trial [May 7]: Juror’s Wife Has Cancer; He’s Excused
I plan to cover the trial of Keith Raniere by reporting the big events as quickly as possible on the day of the trial and the following day get into more…

Mistrial Hearing at 9:00 AM Tomorrow – Future of Trial in Doubt
The first day of Keith Raniere’s trial ended on an odd note with Raniere’s lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, indicating he wanted the presiding judge, Nicholas G…

Morning Session of Day #1 Has Some Surprises
The large crowd of people seeking to attend the trial caused a brief delay at the outset of this morning’s session.

The Trial Has Started – Check Back For Updates
Update #1