Convicted NXIVM cult leader's defense accuses FBI of evidence tampering
Share and Follow


Expert cybercrime analysts for a convicted sex trafficker say evidence for some of the most shocking charges against him was tampered with and planted on storage drives that were supposed to be in secure FBI custody, according to court documents.

NXIVM sex cult founder Keith Raniere, 64, is serving a 120-year sentence at a federal prison in Tuscon, Arizona. Prosecutors said he recruited women and girls into a sex cult disguised as a self-help organization. He had an “inner circle” of “slaves” and “masters.” Some of the women branded Raniere’s initials on their bodies. Prosecutors allege he held a domestic servant captive in a room for nearly two years.

One survivor, India Oxenberg, told the FOX News True Crime Podcast she endured “dehumanizing” treatment, including “repeated molestation and rape” before she and her mother escaped the cult.

The FBI declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital.

“In my 20 years serving as an FBI agent, I have never observed or claimed that an FBI employee tampered with evidence, digital or otherwise,” he wrote. “But in this case, I strongly believe the multiple, intentional alterations to the digital information I have discovered constitute evidence manipulation.”

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
White House addresses Trump's chronic venous insuffiency diagnosis

White House Comments on Trump’s Ongoing Venous Health Issues

The condition is fairly common in adults over the age of 70.…
Triple murder suspect dad seen in police footage days before daughters found dead

Triple murder suspect dad seen in police footage days before daughters found dead

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Newly released police dashcam…
Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide but ‘likely’ had help, former lawyer claims

Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide but ‘likely’ had help, former lawyer claims

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer…
Healthy babies born from DNA of three people to prevent inherited diseases

Healthy Babies Born Using Three-Parent DNA Technique to Prevent Genetic Disorders

LONDON — Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help…
Jane's Addiction bandmates sue each other after 2024 onstage fight

Members of Jane’s Addiction Involved in Legal Battle After Onstage Altercation in 2024

Singer Perry Farrell’s onstage scuffle with guitarist Dave Navarro last year prompted…
Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots 'as quickly as possible'

Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots ‘as quickly as possible’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Russian President Dmitry…
Noem takes heat on Texas amid doubts over FEMA flood response

Criticism Grows for Noem’s Handling of Texas as Questions Arise About FEMA’s Flood Recovery Efforts

(The Hill) Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is under fire amid…
Boebert on Epstein special counsel: 'This is something we need'

Boebert Supports the Need for a Special Counsel on Epstein

() Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., isn’t backing down in her calls…