NXIVM Founder Keith Raniere Speaks Out From Prison Ahead Of Sentencing | NBC Nightly News
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- Keith Raniere is days away from being sentenced on federal charges related to NXIVM, the group he founded that prosecutors call “cult-like.” Raniere spoke out from prison to Dateline and Frank Parlato, a former NXIVM spokesman who helped take him down.
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NXIVM Founder Keith Raniere Speaks Out From Prison Ahead Of Sentencing | NBC Nightly News
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It's amazing how con artists use a lot of words while simultaneously saying nothing.
Like every politician
@LowEnergyBoomer I've seen it done from both Dems and Reps
He’s just saying the judicial system is broken.
@@M1N1Girl007 politicians are con artists. They just chose to con people "legally"
@@POVShotgun it’s always broken when they are held accountable
He did have a fair trial. The evidence was beyond a reasonable doubt. He got convicted. End of story.
100% Agree
the story begins.....
@@xsango *ends
Those women aren’t victims. End of story. If we choose to believe Alice really lives in wonderland, so be it. They are accountable for their choices.
@@xsango right this sounds like the setup to him being free in the near future
He is still using the same spin he used to dupe those people. He is a total serial narcissistic manipulator.
Listen to the Sebatian Burns/Atif Rafay pre sentancing statement....they sound just like each other
Someday I hope to listen to Trump’s statement before he is sentenced. It would sound like that.
@@daddo2413 shut up liberal
Still trying to con people even after all this
He’s so deluded. Still manipulating people from afar.
@@diaryofanotdgirl believing he is deluded could be dangerous. He knows exactly what he's doing in my opinion.
He’s conning himself too. That’s the thing about cult leaders, eventually they believe their own lies.
Keith is looking a little fat. He should probably loose some weight- maybe start counting his calories so that he can achieve full control over his life and happiness. Maybe someone in prison will take him under his wing and mentor him to his full potential.
🤣😂🤣 Well said.
...& makes him their 'slave'
It's crazy how those women starved themselves for a guy shaped like SpongeBob
🤣🤣🤣🤣
YES OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR EACH YOUNG LADY HE MANIPULATED. 🤬
I was in a graduate mathematics course with him at RPI in Fall 1978 (Real Analysis, in case you wondered). Yes, he was smart, but not nearly as smart as he thought (and acted like) he was. But he certainly attracted women there, some of whom I knew quite well as friends. He went out of his way to make other people feel stupid or small whenever he could, when he was not charming you with his charisma...So, the most famous person I ever knew personally in my entire life ends up being this guy, go figure...
comment needs way more likes. that's wild!!
George Low was famous. He got 12 people walking on the Moon.
PACMAN CHAMPION....you have to be smart to be a PACMAN CHAMPION!!!!!
(/S)
So, narcissist? Sociopath? My opinion is a little of each.
Hopefully he rots in prison for the rest of his life
He looks like a twerp😂😂😂
You can tell this guy just thinks he’s the smartest person in the world, people who are deluded in that way always think they’re in the right, even when they’re being sentenced to life in prison for crimes they clearly committed
Sounds a lot like Donald Trump
He actually marketed himself as the world's most intelligent man at the start.
What crimes exactly? This trial was a joke
@@alexabadia4209 because branding women like livestock seems absolutely normal to you
@@ash20453 100% Facts
This guy acting like a victim. LOL. He branded women with his initials!
This! I heard the sessions would last 45 minutes, that sounds excruciating! He could have chosen to stop, he chose not to.
It was actually Allison Mack’s idea. I’m not defending him at all, just stating facts. I’m glad he got 120 years!
He also admitted in the third person that he has an "anti-conscience" and wants to destroy as many lives as possible frankreport.com/2019/11/10/keith-raniere-admits-he-is-a-psychopath-in-shocking-2007-article-in-spanish-magazine/
It's worse than the branding. He sexualized a little Mexican girl who is still missing.
@@carlosmartel5753 wow... What a read. He really is an evil man. I'm glad he's going to be locked up for the rest of his pitiful existence. Thanks for sharing that.
In a just world, he would never see the sun again.
Les Chaps have to settle for see no children.
if he wasn't white i would have agreed!
@@abdullahjadani1383 shutup dickhole
justice was served
This guy just loves the sound of his own voice.
He admits to being “awful” and “the devil”- it’s like even in his defense, he can’t help but be proud. He didn’t even deny anything, despite his distancing tactics saying what a “tragedy” all of the bad things he did were. Fascinating look at pure evil.
He never admitted that at all. Learn to listen.
what? he did not say that at all. how is it possible to so painfully misunderstand the simplest statement. he said he is innocent even though people hate him. he was saying you can think he's the devil or you can think he's a saint, but either way, both characters deserve the same legal process
He was using it to explain that everyone should be treated fair & equally under the justice system, whether you are a saint or a devil. Reading comprehension is key! Even though I am no fan of Raniere he is actually correct there
@@ChillyMilly908 lmao that’s still a language he uses to distance himself from the awful things he’s done.
Are you actually defending this creep
He is disgusting and out of his mind that he thought he was innocent. He’s not sorry that others were hurt. The only injustice is that he wasn’t caught sooner. It took a lot of courage and guts for the women and men to step forward and spend the last 2 years collecting evidence
😂 but it was a woman that gave birth to him! Procreation once again proves to be the most disgusting sadistic game of plinko ever played. Your child can become a sociopath a murderer a paedophile the next Hitler or Ted Bundy. The most sensible thing u can do is not procreate. I know it feels great when a man nuts inside u vs into a sock but believe me the horrors procreation leads to afterwards just ain't worth it
I use to think I was the only one with such views till I started going on various forums sum that have half a million others much more number of people who r choosing not to procreate
So this guy is going to tell us about fixing our broken justice system? I think not. Zero remorse, zero leniency.
This cult started back in 1998. And it took them this long to arrest him. Wow
It takes evidence, and he still has a lot of supporters.
He's a common criminal and is getting the exact same treatment that any other common criminal receives. Hey does anyone know if this sentencing hearing will be televised anywhere?
This dude rides with Satan. He isn’t your common criminal. He’s a psychopath and a very evil man. Common criminals looks like Ángels compared to this demon.
120 years for Keith Raniere! He damaged a lot of people seriously and he should pay that price. From what I know, the sentence he received is justice.
This guy had the nerve to say " The main THRUST of this" wtf no matter the words before or after that is just poor use of words or trolling on another level.
He wants the world to know he's still got it going on and that he's still an alpha male. I picked that up too. Narcissist to the end I bet.
That's exactly what I thought.
He's like..."in your face, Justice department"
Uber creepy
Yes - oppression is the main thrust here. The oppression you, KR, brought upon your victims. NOW you want to examine the justice system? You, who were judge, jury and executioner and use every nuance of the law to uphold your heinous actions against people who trusted you, YOU are going to be the victim here? I thought there were NO victims in your systems. Goose, meet gander.
going after the justice system allows him a bulwark against responsibility for this, in certain ways, i guess
Very confused. He speaks like he’s some great philosopher but yet come across as confused. 🤪
He’s a con man and will say anything to get a new trial. 2 life sentences are appropriate
I wonder if he will ever be held accountable for sexually abusing children? He thinks he's a better manipulator than he really is - all narcissists do. I love how he takes responsibility for ...... his "part" but never really identifies what his "part" was ............ I hope all of his crimes come to light and he is held accountable. All of a sudden he only cares about "justice" .... not only for him but for everyone. LOL
All narcissists do! Well said
I think he's a genius manipulator, but his forte is one on one manipulation. You don't want to be in a room alone with this dude. He's just not good at handling an audience like, say, osho from Wild wild country fame.
@@tdd6212 Because the kid was just a Mexican...therefore not as BIG A VICTIM as the white rich ladies....BTW they don't really know where the kid is.
@@chichogp Bull. He doesn't want to be alone in a room with a SMART person he can't dupe or he'd cry
If anyone would want research into a psychopath then Keith would be a perfect research subject.
He sounds like a freak... starting a sentence with "although". The man doesn't speak in normal patterns. What did he even say?
It's common to start sentences with "although" especially when vocalizing a rebuttal. Anyway he's a sociopath who has had his "followers" hang on his every word for so long he's become used to manipulation through speech and that's what we see here.
word salad!
Hahaha true
@@nickatnight9103 😅
he doing hypnosis BS with his rhythm, talking quietly so you have to listen closely, phrasing etc.
I have seen two documentaries about NXIUM and I haven't seen him guarding any vans. Why did they call him van guard?
Yet another false promise from a cult
It The Vow, it's said that Canguard was a character from a videogame in his garage. They discussed different names to call him and they voted for this one (knowing him, probably because he wanted them to...
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Did he say the devil and the saint shall get the same punishment 🤣 this 😺 be on another level
No he didn’t, he said “treatment”
Which means like until your proven guilty, he’s talking about the trail, that it should be fair, you wouldn’t mistreat or make assumptions to a saint under trial, so you shouldn’t mistreat or make assumptions to a devil under trail.
I agree with the statement itself, but Ofc Kieth is guilty
I think that it was meant to represent that everyone should be treated equally by law, maybe used to defend himself as if the punishment he received was too exaggerated? Well, law will be tough over you if you're really guilty of something
I actually heard him say that he needs to be in control of people on an interview that's a sure sign of a narcissistic cult leader
Keith told the members pain is love! Now he is apologizing for causing them pain and suffering! ☺
I hope he's getting so much "love" from his inmates 😊
Did he get his idea for this cult from Scientology?
There are many aspects of NXIVM that were directly taken from Scientology. Fair Game, frivolous and relentless lawsuits, subversive individuals, disconnection.
Some aspects of how his system operated, yes.
Amazing!.... he takes no responsibility!!
@@JInfinity7 and the term "suppressives".
firstly, hearing dude’s voice alone gave me the creeps 😖 additionally, watching clips of him talking about f’n babies to grown adults/parents and none of them getting up and walking out SCARED ME. in no way shape or form should that conversation have been tolerated. Why is he even thinking about that? Anyway, Allison Mack was UNDER SENTENCED, she got 3 years and was his madam. she was the mastermind behind Dos, ultimately. I don’t know in what world i record a video saying “my husband abuses our baby” JUST to join a women’s empowerment group is ok lol instantly after hearing about “collateral” i would’ve been cursing Allison out !!! A few women i think should be in custody, starting with Lauren Salzman.
Nancy played innocent, but she’s no fool.
I'm so sorry for all the things I'm completely innocent of doing.
He is a manipulator.
It’s funny he’s talking to the guy who played a huge part in taking him down 😂
I'm sure there will be a few lonely prisoners with their eyes on him...
Once you watch the documentary you realize that Bonnie saved someone's life.
all heroes don’t wear capes!
Her strength. Her intelligence.
The guy needs a good 10 years of solitary
Can’t stand listening to him say a bunch of nothing.
I see the gory history of Cielo Drive and Manson is still a motivation for some outcasts...
I keep,watching "The Vow" and I can't believe now vulgar Keith is. When he talks he talks about things he brings up things we are taught are wrong. I think he was slowly destroying resistance of people's morality. I also think that people internally justify what keith was saying.
116 more years to go
The way he speaks reminds me of Bundy. Manipulative, sociopathic, narcissistic. Thinks he’s the smartest guy in every room
The commonality with these types of con men is it always circles back to "unfairness," "grievance" and "victimhood." Saw it daily with Trump in the same way it was seen with Manson, Jones, Koresh and all the others. "Us vs. Them." Loyalty is demanded. One person has the answer. It's the same song and dance.
Yes, personality cults. They pray on lost souls. All those you mention are sociopaths. 100 %. Too bad there are so many lost souls in the world. Half the GOP!
Real slime ball knew exactly what he was doing
So still in prison and cannot answer a question like a man with balls can... he run abouts like his drunken mum taught him... good for him
Just found the series on HBO. By episode three I was WTF.
Wait until you get to episode 4.
@@kikilynn1167 i'm on 6 now. Holy sh!t.
Dude it gets so creepy by the end!
@@willisgould9385 i just finished it. Whoa. Looking forward to season 2 on the trial. Now i'm blowing up youtube checking out videos.
Sleazy con needs to be on a work farm for the needy! Prison is too good for people like this, 120 years of hard labor should be the sentence.
God he's still at the manipulative language. Watch Seduced. Insane.
I dont really know his full involvement. but who is really responsible, him or the people that CHOSE to be victimized?
One isn't in prison until after sentencing and transported to one. A prison is where one serves out a sentence of 1 year or longer. He spoke out from jail while awaiting adjudication. It's a simple concept but so many people are ignorant of the distinction.
When this man talks, nothing comes out of his mouth...his words are actually meaningless. I really cannot empathize with someone like Keith.
Maybe I’m already biased, but hearing him speak and watching a few interviews…he talks too much but there is no substance. Maybe I need to meet him personally to see how he attracts, manipulates and controls women.
Exactly! His word salad is pointless, which makes him sound less than intelligent, and he's not an attractive fellow. So, I have difficulty understanding how he manipulated so many people.
I feel terrible for the women he scarred. The scars are more than skin deep.
Look up psychopath
Allison Mack was really behind it all. 🤯
and barely got any time.
This is a SICK DUDE...Hope he doesn't drop the soap...
from what I've heard and read, people like him do not last long in prison
1:17 says it all
He reminds me of an old therapist, is that a red flag :/
Tom Cruise should play this dude..
Where is mariano salinas son of former mexican president 88-94 carlos salinas de gortari??? Mariano was his partner in crime
He's correct---the justice system has to be examined (because they didn't burn him at the stake)
Sounds like a politician.
He will soon be fresh 🐟.
@Ellis Conner " You were right warden , salvation lies within 📖 🔨. "
Okay I get that he’s a freak of nature but at what point do u say to yourself “hey, this is weird?”
Keith is the type who was a nerdy geek in school that was made fun of. So as an adult he needs to be ‘worshipped’ to feel validated as a human. I am shocked how any woman was sexually attracted to him. It is great he is now in prison where he belongs. My heart goes out to all the people this man abused and humiliated.
when keith says thrust.
Nah. These women wanted it and followed it and branded themselves until the money ran out and a few were scorn. Look into Scientology and David Miscavage...that’s a real story.
What an ugly comment ew
Every woman who held down a victim should go to jail.
My understanding is that all women who got branded volunteered to do this. And that the ceremony, as conducted, required each woman to ask to be branded, expressing how they consider it to be an honor. And the role of those other women who held down their limbs was NOT for any purpose of restraining them against their will. They did that for the purpose of minimizing reflexive limb movements which would have interfered with the process.
So what you're calling for strikes me as being akin to sending midwives to prison for their role in assisting in the delivery of a baby. Or an assistant at a tattoo prior who holds a paying customer' limbs still, so that the artwork will not get botched.
Too bad he didn’t make “fixing the justice system” a part of his plan to save the world.
Thank goodness he’s been removed from society.
That devil / saint analogy was really bad.
If the genders were reversed would people be saying this? These women made a decision to do those things. As if women don’t have personal agency, is this 1890?
If the roles were reversed the bosswoman will ste be in jail. You're such a stupid person I can't describe it
@@SofijaSofijaSofija it’s clear you don’t know what happened here.
When does a willing participant become a victim?
One point could be when blackmail is involved...ie collateral
What about the many people he hurt? All the women and ex members he sued into bankruptcy.
Or the potentially dead kid?
How come I haven't heard or seen him on the news?!! I was watching funny videos when an AD popped up about him
This has been a huge story for almost 3 years
same
I'm just not sure Mr. 240 IQ Man understands how SENTENCING works in this soundbite -- this phase of the American criminal adversarial system has nothing to do with "the devil and the saint getting the exact same treatment." KR is making more of a reference to TRIAL rights, e.g. innocent until proven guilty, reasonable doubt, privilege against self-incrimination, right to a fair and impartial jury, equal protection under the law, due process, etc.
During *sentencing* however, once the trial is all over, and the jury has convicted, the defendant is now in the *penalty phase.* Because each case is totally different, the judge gets to consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including victim statements, prior record, case facts, harm caused, aggravators and mitigation, probation's presentence investigation report etc., when determining a defendant's sentence in accordance with scoresheet guidelines.
That being said, a "saint" (i.e. a defendant perhaps with no prior record and maybe not very bad facts in his case) who happens to be found guilty of a crime is likely not going to receive the same sentence as a "devil" (a defendant with maybe some prior record or prior bad acts and bad facts in his case).
To elaborate, if KR was suggesting here, prior to his (120 year) sentencing, that he was hoping the federal judge was going to give him "the exact same treatment" as a "saint -- essentially operating under the assumption that the judge was going to see him as an "odious...awful...devil" -- then, uh, he was probably dreaming. 'Nuff said homie.
That 240 IQ claim is such a joke!
The way I understood his point was that fair sentencing should NOT be based upon whether you like that person or not.
Seriously, I wonder how he is doing in "the big house"? It has been some time now. Any word on how it has gone for him, so far?
Nice to see Frank Parlato is back working as NXIVM and Keith Raniere’s public relations representative.
let them talk & talk, the narcissists always show their cards soon enough
Guilty
The justice system doesn't need to be examined in this case but Keith Raniere's head sure does! Not guilty of anything?! Why is it that those who commit the crimes that they commit never see the harm in them that they do?! I know that they are delusional for not doing so but how ignorant can you be?!
Raniere seems to have "mommy issues." His generalizations about women are extremely inaccurate. Each of us are unique, and not necessarily "pampered princesses" as he incorrectly assumes, according to the footage I've seen in the documentaries.
Frank is almost as creepy as Keith trying to blackmail poor victim with collateral smh
HE IS A MONSTER !!!
This man is a monster, indid
Ewwwwww....the convoluted word salad...let me get you to agree with me on something approach to speaking is like Trump. Both sociopaths that need adoration. Lock them up.
It must have been simply his position as a self help guru, or cult leader that made him so irresistible to all those women. He doesn't seem like an outstanding person in any way.
He looks terrible now
Trump will pardon him..
What makes you think that? Pretty sure trump has been sending pedophiles to prison. Alot more than any other president.
@@wickerman5867 No, he identifies with them. Always has sided with the defendant in a sexual harassment or sexual abuse case. Don't forget his buddy Epstein.
Justice was served. He's pathetic.
How many black people was involved in this cult?
i seen one black lady named michelle. she’s part of “the forgotten ones” group that was formed after keiths sentencing
Keith preferred very rich and prominent people, and there are very relative few Blacks that fit his specific criteria.
KR is one of the most abhorrent people in the world. He is exactly where he belongs - in jail.
Mr parlato any comments on cultural Keith getting 120 years? Plus any info on the Mexican trafficking?
Is it illegal to manipulate someone? Did he physically force women to do things or just tell them to? Big difference
A just sentence handed down to this man. Allison Mack tho...3 years? I guess #MeToo only applies to men. Save the 'she was a manipulated victim too' argument for someone who cares.
Innocent? How dare you!
Just another smooth-talking con-artist. How could the poor women he victimized have been so gullible? People need to learn that the endorsement of celebrities for persons, products, or services usually doesn't mean JACK. There are almost always ulterior motives involved (MONEY, CONTROL, ETC.), and not your best interests.
BAH.
He sounds no different than Trump. Trump should get 10 times the sentence.
Anyone else reminded of Ted Bundy in this clip?
😂😂😂😂😂 narky narc.
Why is this guy still alive...
They done the right thing with Jeffery....?