Keith Raniere
Keith Raniere was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking crimes committed through his NXIVM organization.
At a glance
- What happened
- Raniere led NXIVM and its DOS subgroup. The federal jury convicted him of racketeering, trafficking and related coercive offenses. Prosecutors documented serious harm to women recruited through the organization.
- When
- NXIVM operated for years; DOS emerged in 2015. Raniere was convicted in June 2019 and sentenced in October 2020.
- Where
- New York State, including the Albany area; criminal trial in Brooklyn.
- Why / motive
- A coercive system of control supported unlawful labor and exploitation.
- Outcome
- Convicted of racketeering and related federal offenses. Sentenced to 120 years and fined $1.75 million.
Who is involved
- Keith Raniere — subject
Sources
- Keith Raniere“DOJ documents conviction and 120-year federal sentence.”
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