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Marc Agnifilo previews defense in interviews: Women were not branded – they branded themselves; Keith only saw some of the collateral
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Marc Agnifilo previews defense in interviews: Women were not branded – they branded themselves; Keith only saw some of the collateral

With lawyers like Marc Agnifilo , who needs a prosecutor? Well, that’s not really fair. Marc has a big job defending a crud like Keith Raniere and despite the…

By Frank Parlato | November 5, 2018
Salzman plea deal looks uncertain; NXIVM ‘high value’ witness to provide crucial evidence; defense lawyers team up – including Salzman’s – to try to dismiss charges
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Salzman plea deal looks uncertain; NXIVM ‘high value’ witness to provide crucial evidence; defense lawyers team up – including Salzman’s – to try to dismiss charges

The negotiations for a deal between the US Attorneys and defendant Nancy Salzman appear to be far from complete – if they are happening at all.

By Frank Parlato | November 3, 2018
Law and Order SVU airs episode about women’s empowerment group headed by a man whose members are branded
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Law and Order SVU airs episode about women’s empowerment group headed by a man whose members are branded

On October 18th, Law and Order’s SVU [Special Victims Unit] aired what they described as an entirely fictional episode in which an investigation is undertaken on the rape, murder, and mutilation of a…

By Frank Parlato | October 23, 2018
Nxians were away from encrypted phones during the time Legatus was @ Saratoga
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Nxians were away from encrypted phones during the time Legatus was @ Saratoga

A NXIVM source leaked to me information that suggests that Clare Bronfman may have been very busy while in Clifton Park this past week. Not only was she there to work on new filings in her lawsuit…

By Frank Parlato | October 22, 2018
Why Clare Bronfman is suing me – a contract or not a contract? That is the question
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Why Clare Bronfman is suing me – a contract or not a contract? That is the question

As reported in yesterday’s post, Clare Bronfman is suing me – and evidently, one of the reasons she went to Clifton Park was to further orchestrate the lawsuit.

By Frank Parlato | October 21, 2018
Kathleen Cassidy and Clare Bronfman visit Clifton Park & a little about Cassidy
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Kathleen Cassidy and Clare Bronfman visit Clifton Park & a little about Cassidy

If all went according to plan, Clare Bronfman, accompanied by her lawyer, Kathleen Elizabeth Cassidy , went to Clifton Park yesterday, spent the night there (possibly at her sister’s mansion at 7…

By Frank Parlato | October 18, 2018
Source: Two of Raniere’s attorneys’ security clearance revoked at MDC
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Source: Two of Raniere’s attorneys’ security clearance revoked at MDC

To pose it as a NXIVM question: What does it mean if two of Keith Raniere’s lawyers had their security clearance revoked – meaning they are no longer approved to visit the Vanguard at his jail?

By Frank Parlato | October 17, 2018
When she comes to Clifton Park next week – Clare will likely meet with NXIVM members – with her attorney present
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When she comes to Clifton Park next week – Clare will likely meet with NXIVM members – with her attorney present

On Friday, October 12th, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis granted Clare Bronfman’s request to allow the heiress to accompany her lawyer, Kathleen E. Cassidy , on a trip to the Albany/Clifton Park area in…

By Frank Parlato | October 13, 2018
Allison Mack’s lawyers – on behalf of all defendants – inform court of defense motions expected by mid-November
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Allison Mack’s lawyers – on behalf of all defendants – inform court of defense motions expected by mid-November

It looks like Allison Mack is “all-in.” Maybe she doesn’t have a choice. The charges against her are serious and perhaps she has not been offered a plea bargain she can even remotely live with.

By Frank Parlato | October 13, 2018
Nancy’s lawyers still battling over what data seized at her home should be released to her co-defendants
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Nancy’s lawyers still battling over what data seized at her home should be released to her co-defendants

On October 3, 2018, the government sought an order from the court that it be permitted to distribute to Keith Raniere, Allison Mack, Lauren Salzman, Clare Bronfman and Kathy Russell, full forensic…

By Frank Parlato | October 13, 2018
Prosecution’s Latest Filing Portends Big Problems For Raniere Et Al
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Prosecution’s Latest Filing Portends Big Problems For Raniere Et Al

Lost in the buzz surrounding Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis’ admonishing of the defense attorneys for Keith Raniere and his cohorts-in-crime at last week’s Status Conference was the prosecution’s filing…

By K.R. Claviger | October 7, 2018
Why was Judge Angry with Raniere’s Lawyer? New Filings Laid Out Revised Schedule Before Yesterday’s Status Conference
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Why was Judge Angry with Raniere’s Lawyer? New Filings Laid Out Revised Schedule Before Yesterday’s Status Conference

Although it may have appeared at yesterday’s Status Conference that Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis was surprised to find out, for the first time, that the start date for Raniere, Mack, Bronfman, Salzman…

By K.R. Claviger | October 5, 2018
Clare Bronfman retains two more attorneys – bringing NXIVM criminal defense lawyers up to 27
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Clare Bronfman retains two more attorneys – bringing NXIVM criminal defense lawyers up to 27

It makes me believe in karma.

By Frank Parlato | September 28, 2018
Clare Bronfman gets an extra 30 minutes of outdoor time per week
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Clare Bronfman gets an extra 30 minutes of outdoor time per week

In response to her lawyers’ request, Judge Nicholas Garaufis has modified Clare Bronfman’s conditions of release, giving the heiress permission to stay outside of her home for an extra 30 minutes per…

By Frank Parlato | September 27, 2018
Court does not need to seal names of Raniere co-guarantors – Frank Report knows already

Court does not need to seal names of Raniere co-guarantors – Frank Report knows already

In recent weeks, attorneys for Keith Raniere have petitioned the court to keep the names of possible co-guarantors for Raniere’s bail sealed from the public. The lawyers specifically name me – Fran…

By Frank Parlato | September 26, 2018
Yet another lawyer –Arizona Mafia lawyer John Sandweg appears to be on Clare Bronfman’s legal team now
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Yet another lawyer –Arizona Mafia lawyer John Sandweg appears to be on Clare Bronfman’s legal team now

We may have to add another criminal defense lawyer to the present cast of 23 lawyers known to be representing the NXIVM team.

By Frank Parlato | September 26, 2018
Clare Bronfman reportedly developing apartments in Encino – more likely liquidating assets to raise cash for lawyers
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Clare Bronfman reportedly developing apartments in Encino – more likely liquidating assets to raise cash for lawyers

A Los Angeles real estate website called The Real Deal published an article: This Seagram heir tied to alleged cult is also an Encino resi developer

By Frank Parlato | September 20, 2018
Question for Heidi Hutchinson – and her answer: How come the Times Union expose did not prompt law enforcement to act in 2012?
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Question for Heidi Hutchinson – and her answer: How come the Times Union expose did not prompt law enforcement to act in 2012?

A reader calling him/herself “So Many Opportunities” posed a question to Heidi Hutchinson – about why nothing happened after the shocking and award-winning expose by Jim Odato in the Albany Times…

By Frank Parlato | September 16, 2018
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