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Raniere lied about 100 yard dash, Sportswriters reference suggests
How sad it is when you discover your Vanguard has lied to you.
![Is Keith Raniere really one of the smartest people in the world? The only proof offered that he is, is the fact that he once took a 50 question take home test designed by a librarian who formed a so-called society called the Mega Society. Raniere took the test home with him and completed it [with the possible help of others] in the 1980's. The founder of the society said he scored in the top three test takers of the several dozen people who took the test.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.frpbn.com%2Fmedia%2F2016_01_1024x1024-13-600x398.jpg%3Ft%3D2026-04-11T02%253A17%253A51.457Z&w=3840&q=75)
Raniere Debunked; Whoppers Challenged; 100 yard dash, results of take home IQ test questioned
There is a 26 year old article published in the Times Union on a then 27 year old man named Keith Raniere.
Reader comments: Pimps for Raniere?
SARAH SANDERSON writes to the frankreport:
Author’s Reminiscences #3: Raniere’s Harem
A reader recently asked:
Author’s reminiscences #2: Did Raniere spend a lot of time with you
More questions from readers:
Frank Parlato’s Reminiscences on Raniere, Keeffe and the Treatment of Lawyers
Recently I was asked a series of questions by a reader.
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Revised: NXIVM lawyer McDermott, a former ADA, plays role in getting NXIVM enemies indicted
I was recently asked by a reader about “how lawyers were treated” at NXIVM, the life coaching company that critics say is a cult.
Raniere bio claim: ‘top three problem solvers in world’ is based on Raniere’s own study!
Is Keith Raniere’s claim on his biography on his website www.keithraniere.com to be one of the three top problem solvers in the world based on his own study?
Reader Captures ‘Lost post’ on Raniere, makes comments
Artists conception: “Raniere teaching the daughters of his students”
In Billionaire’s Paradise: Old Photos of the Fun Nxians have
In Billionaire’s Paradise
Clare Bronfman’s claims on Raniere dissected
The frankreport is intended to be a resource for people to learn about NXIVM and its founder, Keith Raniere. The frankreport strives to be fair and provide accurate and truthful information. We have posted info about the wealthy heiresses, Clare and Sara Bronfman, who fund the organization and Ranie
Reader: How to get a private session with Vanguard
Reader claims: The Vanguard is looking for eager students to teach privately
Mexican Blog credits FrankReport: Emiliano Salinas may be evading income taxes!
Frank Report is now being credited as breaking the news about the possibility that Emiliano Salinas could be evading income taxes.
Reader: That’s no monk, that’s Lama Tenzin (with Raniere disciples)
In an earlier story I wrote that The Venerable Lama Tenzin Dhonden, a special emissary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who is a Buddhist monk, visited Sara Bronfman in Albany.
Raniere makes 21 “fact” claims in his bio, what would snopes find out?
Snopes.com is a website covering urban legends , Internet rumors, e-mail forwards, and other stories of questionable origin.It is a well-known resource for validating and debunking such stories in American popular culture, receiving 300,000 visits a day.
Dones #13: Repulsive Aspects of Raniere’s sexual behavior
Susan Dones wrote in a declaration that NXIVM’s “Rational Inquiry trainings are used as a venue to stalk their students to who might fit into Raniere’s profile of sexual conquests and who might be willing to give Raniere money.”
Dones #12: ‘The worst emotional violence’ and a ‘gift’ to ‘gamble’?
Excerpts from Susan Dones beng questioned by NXIVM attorney Robert Crockett…
Dones #11: ‘A cycle of abuse’
More excerpts of Susan Dones (A) Nov. 2010 deposition. She is being questioned by Robert Crockett (Q), attorney for NXIVM.
Dones #10: ‘What gives you the right to expose Raniere’s sexual behavior?’
Susan Dones, a former head trainer for NXIVM, gives an insight into NXIVM and its Vanguard, Keith Raniere.
Dones #9: ‘How do you know Raniere is a compulsive gambler?’
Robert Crockett, NIXVM’s lawyer is asking the questions (Q). Susan Dones. a former head trainer at NXIVM is answering them (A).
Dones #8: Lawsuits, Whistleblowers and ‘problem with sexual behavior’
Part #8 of our series on Susan Dones’ deposition.
Dones #7 Salzman called me ‘compulsive liar,’ ’emotionally dishonest,’ ‘rule bound,’ ‘slimy.’
During Susan Dones’ deposition she is questioned by NXIVM attorney Robert Crockett:
Dones Part #6 The ‘Biggest Whopper NIXVM told you’
During the deposition of Susan Dones, NXIVM attorney questioned her for hours.
Dones Part #5: Did Raniere lie on bio about ‘supernatural’ abilities?
During the deposition of Susan Dones, NXIVM attorney, Robert Crockett reads from a statement Dones made about Raniere’s claimed talents and accomplishments.