Following in the footsteps of her mother, Lauren Salzman has decided to plead guilty rather than go to trial in the case of the U.S. v. Raniere Et Al. But whereas Nancy only pleaded guilty to one count of Racketeering Conspiracy, Lauren pleaded to one count each of Racketeering and Racketeering Cons

The Curcio hearing today was largely uneventful.

Frank Report obtained the rough draft of the transcript from yesterday’s hearing where Clare Bronfman fainted. The record of the sidebar is not part of the record.

Here is more on the fainting heiress, Clare Bronfman, who some believe faked her faint to get out of answering Judge Nicholas Garaufis’ question of whether Michael Avenatti is representing her.

Yesterday, Eastern District of New York DOJ prosecutor Mark Lesko told Judge Garaufis that he met with Mark Geragos and Michael Avenatti concerning Clare Bronfman’s criminal case.

By Shadow State 1958

[Editor’s note: I interviewed Village Diane by phone today. She attended the court hearing and this is what she told me.]

I have confirmed from several sources that Keith Raniere would regularly faint when confronted with women angry about his lies.

What a hearing this turned out to be today.

Editor’s Note: While this story will clearly risk invoking the wrath of the man who uses the moniker “Sultan of Six,” or, as some might say, aggravating his condition, it is an opinion that is shared by many.

“When someone says, ‘Give me naked pictures to blackmail you, if you ever try to leave,’ you say ‘no’!”

US District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis has ordered a status conference – with little more than 24-hours’ notice – which all attorneys for Keith Raniere and Clare Bronfman must attend unless they receive permission from the judge not to be there (So far, he has granted such permission for Alexandr

By the terms of her release conditions, Kathy Russell cannot travel outside the Northern District of NY other than to appear in the Eastern District for court hearings without permission of the court.

It seems inevitable that Mark Geragos, who is Clare Bronfman’s lead criminal defense attorney, will have to step aside for her upcoming trial.

Better than Van Gogh?

By Max

Clare Bronfman certainly doesn’t have much luck when it comes to men…

The alleged co-conspirator in the extortion case against celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti is reportedly Mark Geragos, Clare Bronfman’s lead attorney.

By K. R. Claviger

One year ago today, Vanguard was enjoying his last full day of freedom at a seaside villa in Puerto Vallarta with his slaves, Allison Mack, Nicki Clyne, Clare Bronfman, Loreta Garza and Lauren Salzman.

By Heidi Hutchinson

Dr. Danielle Roberts – we reported yesterday – appears to be alive and well and living in Long Island, Suffolk County, NY – to “start over” and is featured on the Navel Expo’s website.

Breaking News: Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon has recommended that all of the contested evidence be deemed admissible. Her “Report & Recommendations” was filed under seal last week.

Last Friday saw a plethora of motions being filed on behalf of all the remaining defendants in the case of the U.S. v. Raniere Et Al.

Editor’s Note: When people enter the arena, as Barbara Bouchey has chosen to do, they should expect both good and bad reactions. If they can’t handle the bad, and only want to hear the good, they probably should consider not entering the arena.