Ep: 84 - Obscene: Unmasking the NXIVM Cult’s Disturbing Rituals
In our Obscene limited series, part 2, Amanda covers NXIVM. This self-help organization founded by Keith Raniere and marketed itself as a personal and professional development group. However, it was later revealed to operate as a cult-like organization with a secret inner circle called *DOS* (Dominus Obsequious Sororium), where women were allegedly coerced into acts of obedience, branded , and subjected to abuse under the guise of empowerment. Crimes included sex trafficking, racketeering, and forced labor. The NXIVM case exposed the manipulation tactics and control within its ranks, sparking wide media coverage and scrutiny of self-help organizations and cult dynamics.
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