The Appeals
No Way Out: Appeals Court Rejection Leaves Raniere with Nearly Impossible Path to Freedom
End of the Line for Direct Appeals
Second Circuit Rejects Keith Raniere’s Latest Appeal, Upholds NXIVM Convictions
Appeal Denied: No New Trial, No New Judge
FBI’s Evidence Shenanigans Fuel Motion to Vacate But Attorney Needs More Time With Raniere
Attorney Deborah Blum, representing Keith Alan Raniere in his 2225 application to overturn his conviction, has requested additional time to amend the filing.
Raniere Appeals to Supreme Court; Based Solely on Judge Stopping Lauren Salzman Cross Examination
Correction: Earlier this week, I incorrectly reported Clare Bronfman filed a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari with the US Supreme Court. This needed to be…
What Can Raniere Expect from His Writ of Mandamus to the Second Circuit?
By Richard Luthmann
Raniere Appeals Denied On Every Issue – Rule 33 Can Be Heard Now
The US Court of Appeals for Second Circuit today affirmed the trial conviction and 120-year sentence imposed on Keith Raniere for racketeering, racketeering…
Bronfman Appeal of Sentence Denied; Must Serve Full Sentence
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today rejected Clare Bronfman’s appeal seeking to reduce her 81-month sentence.
2nd Circuit Denies Raniere’s Motion to Suspend Appeal; Won’t Permit District Court to First Rule on FBI Cheating
On Friday, 2nd Circuit Judge Jose Cabranes denied Keith Raniere’s motion to stay his appeal.
Nancy Salzman Withdraws Appeal of Sentence; Agrees to Finish Remaining 32 Months of Prison
Nancy Salzman, 67, has withdrawn her appeal of her sentence with the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. By doing this she has agreed to serve her…
Judge Garaufis Made Best Decision Delaying Rule 33 Until Appeal Decides Raniere’s Conviction
Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis’ received two motions last week from defendant Keith Raniere. Before the district court, Raniere moved for a new trial under Rule…
Judge Garaufis Postpones Raniere’s Rule 33 Until After Appeal
Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis will make no decision now on Keith Raniere’s Rule 33 motion for a new trial. He will wait until after the 2nd Circuit rules on…
U.S. v. Keith Raniere and Clare Bronfman – Court of Appeals Will Be Live Streamed Tomorrow – Here’s How to Watch
This came in from the EDNY–
Bronfman Appeal: Never in DOS, While Allison Mack and Lauren Salzman Were ‘Elbow Deep in DOS’, and Got Lighter Sentences
In a recent article in the Insider, Clare Bronfman’s attorney, Duncan Levin, argued on behalf of his client that she deserves to have her six year, 9 month…
R. Kelly, & Raniere Hoed Similar Rows, Hopes Now Pinned to Appeals
R&B singer Robert Sylvester Kelly, 54, AKA R. Kelly, and NXIVM’s thought-leader, Keith Alan Raniere, 61, have a lot in common.
Government Files Response to Raniere and Bronfman Appeal
The US Government has responded to Keith Raniere’s appeal of his conviction along with his supplemental brief and Clare Bronfman’s appeal of her sentence in…
Part 3 Where Is the Collateral? Judge Orders Raniere to Return Collateral But Not Until Appeal Is Done – Which Could Take Years
This is Part #3 of “Where Is the Collateral?”
Raniere Still in SHU – Apparently Missed Deadline for Filing Supplemental Brief for Appeal
The deadline was October 20, 2021 for filing a 5,000-word supplemental brief for the appeal of his conviction to the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Nancy Salzman to Appeal Sentence; Might Stay Out of Prison Altogether
On Thursday, September 16th, Nancy Salzman’s attorney David Stern filed notice that his client intends to appeal her sentence.