19th June 2019

Nxivm: Sex cult leader Raniere found guilty in New York

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By BBC

BBC - Leader of sex cult Nxivm Keith Raniere has been found guilty of all charges against him in a New York court.

Jurors issued the verdict against Raniere, 58, after a six-week trial in Brooklyn.

Prosecutors accused Raniere of overseeing a "slave and master" system in his group.

He was charged with crimes including racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking and possession of child pornography.

Raniere, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, could face life in prison.

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