Keith Raniere
a.k.a. “Vanguard”
👤 Age at Time of Case
60
📍 Location
Albany, New York
🔗 Network / Operation
NXIVM
💻 Platform(s) Used
Unknown
📅 Case Date
October 27, 2020
📋 Data Source
DOJ Press Release
⚖️ Sentence
120 years federal prison
Equivalent to approximately 120 years in prison
📋 Charges
Racketeering, sex trafficking, sexual exploitation of a child, child pornography possession
📄 Case Summary
Founder and leader of NXIVM cult convicted of racketeering, sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old. Sentenced to 120 years in federal prison.
🔗 Network Connection: NXIVM
This individual is connected to the NXIVM network. 1 other case in our database are linked to this same network.
📅 Case Timeline
October 27, 2020
Sentenced: 120 years federal prison
🔗 Related Casesfrom NXIVM network & similar platforms
📎 Source & Verification
Source: DOJ Press Release
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