NXIVM Sex-Cult Leader Keith Raniere Sentenced To 120 Years In Prison
A month ago, we reported on the 2019-convicted NXIVM sex-cult leader Keith Raniere, 60, being supported by twice convicted exoneree Amanda Knox in his questionable sex-trafficking case, where he’s facing life in prison on a slew of charges. Now, as of Tuesday (Oct. 28), Raniere has been sentenced to 120 years in prison.
In a Brooklyn federal court, US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis gave his decision after more than a dozen victims took the stand to give impactful statements. Judge Garaufis said Raniere’s crimes were “cruel, perverse and extremely serious.” His counts including racketeering, sex trafficking, sexual exploitation of a child and human trafficking.
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He added, “Despite everything that has happened and despite the countless victims who have given voice to their great pain, Mr. Raniere remains unmoved. Indeed, he maintains his innocence. To him, the brave victims who have spoken out about the abuse suffered at his hands — including those who spoke today — are liars.”
Acting US Attorney for Eastern District of New York Seth DuCharme also stated, “Keith Raniere will not be able to victimize people anymore after today’s sentence and we’re very grateful for that. It struck me in listening to the victims that Raniere really twisted people’s trust and their need to find some meaning and hope in their lives in just the most insidious and devious ways.”
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