'Smallville' actress charged with sex trafficking for alleged involvement in NXIVM cult

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/smallville-actress-charged-sex-trafficking-alleged-involvement-nxivm-cult-202906989.html 'Smallville' actress charged with sex trafficking for alleged involvement in NXIVM cult Taryn Ryder Taryn Ryder Yahoo CelebrityApril 20, 2018 Allison Mack has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a sex cult. On Friday, both the Smallville actress and Keith Raniere were charged with sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy, and forced labor conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York confirmed to Yahoo Entertainment. Raniere, the founder of the self-help group NXIVM and the alleged cult leader, was arrested last month. Within NXIVM, there was reportedly a secret “sorority” called DOS, also known as “Lord/Master of the Obedient Female Companions.” Mack, 35, was allegedly a DOS Master who recruited and directed slaves to have sex with Raniere, also known as “Vanguard.” Allison Mack attends Amazon Studios’ premiere of  Lost in Oz. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Amazon Studios) Allison Mack attends Amazon Studios’ premiere of Lost in Oz. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Amazon Studios) “As alleged in the indictment, Allison Mack recruited women to join what was purported to be a female mentorship group that was, in fact, created and led by Keith Raniere,” U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue said in a statement. “The victims were then exploited, both sexually and for their labor, to the defendants’ benefit. This Office and our law enforcement partners are committed to prosecuting predators who victimize others through sex trafficking and forced labor.” Yahoo reached out to a representative for Mack, who had no comment. During Friday’s arraignment in New York, one of her defense lawyers entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf and she was ordered detained by the judge. Keith Raniere (Screenshot: YouTube) Keith Raniere (Screenshot: YouTube) The actress — who played Chloe Sullivan on the CW show from 2001 to 2011 — has frequently mentioned Raniere on her website and on social media. Mack’s former Smallville co-star Kristin Kreuk was once a member of NXIVM. Allison Mack and Kristin Kreuk (The CW) Allison Mack and Kristin Kreuk (The CW) However, Kreuk released a statement saying she had no idea about DOS. Mack has a bail hearing set for Monday. Raniere will be arraigned at a later date. The FBI is asking “anyone who might have been a victim” to reach out so it can continue to unravel this “pyramid scheme.” Read more from Yahoo Entertainment: ‘Smallville’ stars and an alleged sex cult: Everything you need to know ‘Grease’ turns 40: The Pink Ladies and T-Birds remember the wild ride filming the carnival finale Will Ferrell is back to making fans laugh in his first appearance after car accident View Reactions (5175) Sign in to post a message. What to Read Next Humiliating: Leaked Tapes catch Trump bizarrely posing has own spokesperson Yahoo View What Cryptocurrency Should You Invest in? Cryptotrades News Sponsored 'Popular' Football Player Found Dead After Not Showing Up to School — and His Friend Is Arrested People Alanis Morissette is virtually unrecognizable with a pixie cut Yahoo Celebrity Avicii, DJ-producer who performed around the world, dies Associated Press 1st China International Import Expo China International Import Expo Sponsored Meghan Markle's Father Isn't Invited to Her Weddin Town & Country Flashback interview: When Avicii found his 'True' calling Yahoo Music Jim Carrey Paints A 'F**king Disgusting' Picture Of Trump Attorney Michael Cohen HuffPost Create Your Own Website Yahoo! Search Sponsored Controversy over Michelle Pfeiffer weight question nearly derails 'Scarface' anniversary reunion Yahoo Movies Jim Carrey Shares New Portrait of Rudy Giuliani: ‘A Face We Can Trust!’ Indiewire “Our Daughter is Starving Herself to Death and It’s Killing Our Family” Dr. Phil CBS Share Your Favorite Moments on Facebook Facebook Sponsored Anna Faris Responds to Ex Chris Pratt's 'Divorce Sucks' Comment Entertainment Tonight Paula Patton Steps Out With Married Boyfriend Yahoo View James Comey’s book tour is not going well for him Yahoo TV The Next Chapter Begins Zayed Sustainability Prize Sponsored