The HBO series ‘The Vow’ has brought forward an eye opening documentary about one of the biggest criminal organizations in America. This ‘sex cult’ manipulated many top most influential people and some Hollywood A-listers as well. So today we will talk about the NXIVM.
What is NXIVM? And what illegal activities this cult was associated with? HBO’s ‘The Vow‘ season 2 brought forward the trials and arrests of the leaders of the cult and viewers cannot stay calm. So today we will take a look at the truth behind the series.
What Is The NXIVM ‘Sex Cult’?
The personality cult run by sex offender Keith Raniere, made a lot of noise in Hollywood. The organization has been said to be part of the Human Potential Movement. The organization not only conducted classes but also held disturbing rituals.
Many witnesses later talked about the illegal proceedings of the cult. Raniere comprised an organized racketeering enterprise. The NXIVM committed crimes ranging from sex trafficking to forced labor.
The most disturbing fact is that NXIVM ran a decades long pattern of grooming and sexual abuse of girls and women. They even gave severe physical and psychological punishments against dissenters. NXIVM were also charged with hacking and vexatious litigation against enemies.
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Were Hollywood Celebrities Involved Too?
After one survivor of the NXIVM came forward to the New York Times, the organization was burned down to the ground. The hidden barbaric practices of the organization were revealed.
The organization worked under the guise of providing self-help programs. This lured in many Hollywood stars, CEOs and heiresses. Incorporation into the NXIVM happened through the Executive Success Programs. These were labeled as personal and professional development courses. They taught strategies to overcome “their ‘limiting beliefs’, fears, and anxieties, and hence realize their full potential in life.” Celebrities like ‘Smallville‘ star Allison Mack and Seagram heiresses Sara and Clare Bronfman were also part of the cult.
What Happened To NXIVM?
Raniere’s cult was exposed by some surviving members of the cult. Luckily after the revelation of the misdoings, on October 27 2020, founder Keith Raniere also known as ‘Vanguard’ was sentenced to 120 years in prison.
The same fate followed the other leaders of the NXIVM. Even Clare Bronfman was sentenced to six years and nine months along with co-founder Nancy Salzman. Salzman was sentenced to three and a half years in prison. Following a long court trial with multiple testimonials from several witnesses, the wrongdoings of NXIVM were finally revealed.
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