NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere accuses FBI of tampering with evidence
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Recently, expert cybercrime analysts working on behalf of convicted sex trafficker Keith Raniere have made shocking revelations. They claim that evidence for some of the most heinous charges against Raniere was tampered with and planted on storage drives that were supposed to be in secure FBI custody, according to court documents.
Keith Raniere, the founder of the NXIVM sex cult, is currently serving a 120-year sentence in a federal prison in Tuscon, Arizona. Prosecutors accused him of recruiting women and girls into a sex cult disguised as a self-help organization. These women were subjected to dehumanizing treatment, including branding of Raniere’s initials on their bodies, molestation, and rape. One survivor, India Oxenberg, shared her harrowing experience of escaping the cult with the FOX News True Crime Podcast.
Raniere was convicted in 2019 on charges including racketeering, sex trafficking, and child exploitation. His lead attorney, Joseph Tully, has raised concerns about the evidence used to convict his client, particularly in relation to child pornography and exploitation charges. Tully alleges that the evidence was doctored and planted by the FBI while in their custody.
Renowned constitutional lawyer Alan Dershowitz, who consulted with Raniere’s legal team, described the potential misconduct as a “staggering government act.” If proven true, this could have serious implications for the case and possibly affect other similar cases.
The defense experts claim that photographs on a memory card and hard drive were manipulated to falsely suggest that a young woman was underage at the time they were taken. These allegations have raised questions about the integrity of the evidence presented in court.
Despite these revelations, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office handling the case have not responded to the defense’s findings. The defense is pushing for a new trial, arguing that the government knowingly used doctored evidence to secure a conviction.
Raniere’s case has drawn attention to the dangers of unchecked power and the potential for abuse within organizations like NXIVM. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding justice and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their status, receive a fair trial.
As the legal battle continues, the truth behind these allegations remains to be seen. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story and the fight for justice in the face of alleged evidence tampering and misconduct.
