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Raniere’s New Lawyer Pushes for Release Before Halloween
General

Raniere’s New Lawyer Pushes for Release Before Halloween

Keith Raniere’s latest attorney, Deborah J. Blum, asked for and received an extension to September 5 to amend her client’s 2225 application, pending before US…

By Frank Parlato | July 3, 2024
NXIVM Settlement Blunder: Plaintiffs Fumble $116,000 in Legal Battle – With Nancy Salzman on Top for Now
General

NXIVM Settlement Blunder: Plaintiffs Fumble $116,000 in Legal Battle – With Nancy Salzman on Top for Now

Procedural Error in NXIVM Settlement Agreement

By Frank Parlato | July 1, 2024
Has Suneel Abandoned Vanguard or Is There a Typo on Docket??
Investigations

Has Suneel Abandoned Vanguard or Is There a Typo on Docket??

Harvard graduate and former tech entrepreneur Suneel Chakravorty has been a staunch and vocal supporter of NXIVM founder Keith Raniere since his trial and conviction in 2018, which led to a 120-year…

By Frank Parlato | June 30, 2024
NXIVM Legal Tussle: Salzman and Glazer in $116K Dispute
Investigations

NXIVM Legal Tussle: Salzman and Glazer in $116K Dispute

A battle has erupted between Nancy Salzman and attorney Neil Glazer, representing 70 plaintiffs in the NXIVM case (Edmondson et al. v. Raniere et al.) over $116,000.

By Frank Parlato | June 21, 2024
Raniere: My Defense Team Failed to Challenge FBI’s Illegal Search
Investigations

Raniere: My Defense Team Failed to Challenge FBI’s Illegal Search

As we continue our evaluation of Keith Raniere’s 2255 motion to vacate his conviction based on ineffective assistance of counsel, we turn to another failure he alleges his counsel made:

By Frank Parlato | May 16, 2024
Raniere Challenges Attempted Sex Trafficking Of Jay; Argues She Did Not Cross State Lines to Be Trafficked
Criminal Justice

Raniere Challenges Attempted Sex Trafficking Of Jay; Argues She Did Not Cross State Lines to Be Trafficked

In our continuing series on Keith Raniere’s 2255 Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct his sentence, based on ineffective assistance of counsel, Raniere filed his motion pro se before Judge…

By Frank Parlato | May 13, 2024
Blindfolded Justice: Raniere Claims Ineffective Counsel in Sex Trafficking Charge
General

Blindfolded Justice: Raniere Claims Ineffective Counsel in Sex Trafficking Charge

Ineffective Assistance Claimed: Raniere Challenges Legal Representation (with art by MK10ART)

By Frank Parlato | May 3, 2024
Bad Day for Vanguard: Judge Denies Raniere’s Rule 33 Motion for New Trial; Is ‘Confident’ Raniere Abused Camila
General

Bad Day for Vanguard: Judge Denies Raniere’s Rule 33 Motion for New Trial; Is ‘Confident’ Raniere Abused Camila

Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis has denied Keith Raniere’s Rule 33 motion for a new trial.

By Frank Parlato | April 30, 2024
Raniere Cites US Violation of the Vienna Convention as “Newly Discovered Evidence;” Tells Judge to Release Him From Prison
Criminal Justice

Raniere Cites US Violation of the Vienna Convention as “Newly Discovered Evidence;” Tells Judge to Release Him From Prison

Federal prisoner Keith Raniere wrote a 200-plus page Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Motion for a new trial, which Frank Report is reviewing in a series. One of his many arguments concerns his…

By Frank Parlato | April 29, 2024
Clare Bronfman Leaves Prison Next Week – Goes to Halfway House in the Bronx on May 2
Criminal Justice

Clare Bronfman Leaves Prison Next Week – Goes to Halfway House in the Bronx on May 2

The Bureau of Prisons will unlock the doors to Clare Webb Bronfman’s prison cell at the Philadelphia Detention Center, and allow prisoner 91010-053 to head to the Bronx where she will grace the Bronx…

By Frank Parlato | April 26, 2024
Judge Denies Clare Bronfman’s Motion to Get Out of Prison – Must Serve Remaining 14 Months
General

Judge Denies Clare Bronfman’s Motion to Get Out of Prison – Must Serve Remaining 14 Months

US District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis has denied Clare Bronfman’s motion to reduce her sentence, and she will remain in the custody of the US Bureau of Prisons until June 29, 2025.

By Frank Parlato | April 25, 2024
Raniere Blames His Attorneys for Being in Prison; Wants Judge to Order Warden at Tucson to Release Him
Criminal Justice

Raniere Blames His Attorneys for Being in Prison; Wants Judge to Order Warden at Tucson to Release Him

We have, perhaps, some tedious news for those sated with stories about Keith Alan Raniere: He has filed a Motion to Set Aside Conviction on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel.

By Frank Parlato | April 22, 2024
Keith Raniere’s ‘Sex Lair’ and Library – the Townhouse at 8 Hale – Is for Sale for $148,000; Books Removed; Hot Tub Included
Investigations

Keith Raniere’s ‘Sex Lair’ and Library – the Townhouse at 8 Hale – Is for Sale for $148,000; Books Removed; Hot Tub Included

Opportunity knocks, but who will answer?

By Frank Parlato | April 18, 2024
The Prefect’s Come Home; Nancy Salzman Begins Three Years of Probation But Judge Consents to Possible Shorter Term
Investigations

The Prefect’s Come Home; Nancy Salzman Begins Three Years of Probation But Judge Consents to Possible Shorter Term

Nancy Salzman, the president and co-founder of NXIVM, is home. Home being Clifton Park, NY, a suburb of Albany.

By Frank Parlato | April 1, 2024
Judge Shuts Down Raniere’s Plea for Camera Card Analysis
Criminal Justice

Judge Shuts Down Raniere’s Plea for Camera Card Analysis

Keith Raniere’s forensic experts won’t get to analyze the FBI’s copies of a Lexar camera card before Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis decides the fate of Raniere’s Rule 33 Motion for a new trial – in which…

By Frank Parlato | March 31, 2024
DOJ Opposes Clare Bronfman’s Motion for Sentence Reduction
Criminal Justice

DOJ Opposes Clare Bronfman’s Motion for Sentence Reduction

Pen drawing of Clare Bronfman by MK10 Art

By Frank Parlato | March 17, 2024
Guest View: Final Note for Vanguard: Fat Lady Set for a Song
Guest Views

Guest View: Final Note for Vanguard: Fat Lady Set for a Song

No Defense Is Not Offense…

By Guest View | March 14, 2024
Judge’s Order Denying Raniere Camera Card Suggests Rule 33 Will Be Denied in May
Investigations

Judge’s Order Denying Raniere Camera Card Suggests Rule 33 Will Be Denied in May

United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis denied Keith Raniere’s motions to compel the US Department of Justice to turn over copies of the camera card the FBI seized from his library at 8…

By Frank Parlato | March 11, 2024
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