
Tony Ortega | Scientology, NXIVM, & Jehovah’s Witnesses
NXIVM Prosecution and Keith Raniere's Conviction
Keith Raniere, the leader of NXIVM, was convicted in federal court following revelations of sex trafficking and the ritual branding of women. Raniere's organization borrowed heavily from Scientology's terminology and structure but escalated into more overt physical abuse. The swift jury verdict and successful prosecution serve as a rare example of a high-control group leader being held legally accountable for systemic abuses.


