Bronfman told married women not to have sex with husband, join DOS and send nude photos to Raniere
Some new revelations were made public, thanks to the EDNY DOJ’s memo in opposition to Keith Raniere and Clare Bronfman’s motions to dismiss Superseding Indictment #2 and Clare and Kathy Russell’s motion to sever their trials from Raniere.
Bronfman, Russell and Allison Mack are each charged in a RICO conspiracy involving predicate acts of human trafficking, sex trafficking, and child exploitation.
The government plans to admit evidence that Bronfman, Mack, and Russell recruited and groomed sexual partners for Raniere, within and outside of DOS – and were aware of and facilitated Raniere’s sexual relationships with underage victims.
At trial, the government intends to prove that Bronfman, Mack and Russell were in sexual relationships with Raniere and undertook efforts to facilitate Raniere’s access to other women.
The government plans to present evidence that Bronfman instructed a woman not to have sexual relations with her husband. That woman was later recruited to become a DOS “slave” and, among other assignments, was tasked with sending nude photographs to Raniere.
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This runs counter to something Bronfman previously claimed:
On December 14th, 2017 – three and half months before Raniere’s arrest and seven months before her own – she made an official statement on her website, [www.clarebronfman.com], where she said, “ I am not and never have been a member of the sorority” [DOS].
Her entire statement – which came out when the FBI EDNY was investigating Nxivm – and Frank Report had announced this to readers – reads as follows:
“The past few months have been deeply painful for me, as I have seen my friends, associates, and the organization I care for come under fire. Some have asked me why I remain a member and why I still support NXIVM and Keith Raniere. The answer is simple: I’ve seen so much good come from both our programs and from Keith himself. It would be a tragedy to lose the innovative and transformational ideas and tools that continue to improve the lives of so many.
“There have been many defamatory accusations made and I have taken them seriously. Determining the truth is extremely important to me, and I can say firmly that neither NXIVM nor Keith have (sic) abused or coerced anyone.
“I retired from a very successful career as a professional show-jumper because I wanted to do something more meaningful with my life. NXIVM is that. As I said, the programs help. I am happy, healthy and financially more successful than I have ever been. I frequently hear and witness stories of individuals improving relationships with loved ones, achieving business goals they never imagined, and overcoming some of the most debilitating conditions, amongst other things.
“My experience with Keith is no different. I have witnessed his kindness even in the hardest of times, I have seen world leaders, business leaders, doctors and others seek his counsel on some of the hardest topics and I am inspired by the humility and compassion with which he approaches them all. I know him to be a man dedicated to the betterment of the lives of others, and most importantly for me, he is a dear friend who has and continues to help me through the difficult decisions and painful moments in my life, including my father’s illness and eventual death.
“Lastly, while I am not and never have been a member of the sorority, I was reassured to hear from one of the leading forensic psychiatrists in the country, and additionally ex-law enforcement investigators of over thirty years, conclude that the sorority has not coerced nor abused anyone. In fact, the sorority has truly benefited the lives of its members, and does so freely. I find no fault in a group of women (or men for that matter) freely taking a vow of loyalty and friendship with one another to feel safe while pushing back against the fears that have stifled their personal and professional growth. It’s not for any of us to judge how they, or anyone else, choose to advance their lives and values”.
Respectfully,
Clare Bronfman
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Interestingly, Clare seems to have lost her domain www.clarebronfman.com to another person with the same name. She is Professor Clare Bronfman, Ph.D. of the University of Virginia.
It’s probably for the best; where Clare is going, she won’t likely need a website.
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