Coverage dated July 4, 2023

'Smallville' actor Allison Mack released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group

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Actor Allison Mack pleaded guilty in 2019 for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM. Mack is best known for her role as a young Superman's close friend on the TV series "Smallville."

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  1. Elko Daily Free Press

    'Smallville' actor Allison Mack released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group (opens Elko Daily Free Press)

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    Actor Allison Mack pleaded guilty in 2019 for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM. Mack is best known for her role as a young Superman's close friend on the TV series "Smallville."

  2. NBC New York

    Television actor Allison Mack released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case (opens NBC New York)

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    The television actor Allison Mack has been released from a California prison near San Francisco. Mack pleaded guilty in 2019 for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Allison Mack Released Early From Prison Following Role in NXIVM Sex Cult (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The 40-year-old 'Smallville' actress was released on July 3 from a federal prison after serving only two years of a three-year sentence.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ‘Smallville’ actor released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison, according to a government website.

  5. WTHR Indianapolis

    ‘Smallville’ actor released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    Allison Mack avoided a longer prison term by cooperating with federal authorities in their case against Keith Raniere, the leader of NXIVM.

  6. Thv11

    Former 'Smallville' actor Allison Mack released after 2 years in prison (opens Thv11)

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    Allison Mack avoided a longer prison term by cooperating with federal authorities in their case against Keith Raniere, the leader of NXIVM.

  7. The Guardian

    Actor Allison Mack released from prison in Nxivm sex-trafficking case (opens The Guardian)

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    Former Smallville actor, 40, pleaded guilty over role in cult-like group and was sentenced to three years in 2021

  8. Variety

    Allison Mack Released From Prison in NXIVM Cult Case (opens Variety)

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    Allison Mack, an actor on "Smallville" who was a member of the NXIVM cult, was released from prison on after serving two years.

  9. CBS News

    "Smallville" actor Allison Mack released from prison in NXIVM case (opens CBS News)

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    Mack pleaded guilty to charges she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.

  10. My Courier Tribune

    ‘Smallville’ Star Allison Mack Released From Prison For Part in Sex Trafficking Cult (opens My Courier Tribune)

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    Mack previously pleaded guilty for her part in Keith Raniere's NXIVM cult.

  11. NBC News

    'Smallville' actor Allison Mack released from prison early (opens NBC News)

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    Mack was sentenced in June 2021 to three years in prison for her role in a purported self-help group that prosecutors say doubled as a secret sex cult.

  12. Washington Times

    Actress convicted in NXIVM sex-trafficking case is released from prison (opens Washington Times)

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    The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison, according to a government website.

  13. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Former ‘Smallville’ actress Allison Mack released from prison early in NXIVM sex-slave case (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Allison Mack, the "Smallville" actor convicted and sentenced in 2021 to three years in federal prison for her participation in the notorious NXIVM cult, is free after serving two years of the sentence.

  14. CBS News

    "Smallville" actor Allison Mack released from prison for her role in alleged sex cult NXIVM (opens CBS News)

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    Mack pleaded guilty to charges that she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.

  15. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Allison Mack released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison.

  16. Local News 8

    Former ‘Smallville’ actress and high-ranking member of Nxivm group Allison Mack released from prison (opens Local News 8)

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    By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Allison Mack, the former “Smallville” actress and high-ranking member of the cultlike group Nxivm who was sentenced to three years in prison in 2021, was released Monday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said in online records.

  17. Avclub

    NXIVM (and Smallville)'s Allison Mack released early from prison (opens Avclub)

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    Mack was originally sentenced to three years for her involvement in Keith Raniere's cult in 2021

  18. New York Times

    ‘Smallville’ Actress Who Recruited Women for Nxivm Is Released From Prison (opens New York Times)

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    Allison Mack, the former “Smallville” actress, was sentenced to three years in prison in 2021.

  19. Washington Times

    Former ‘Smallville’ actress Allison Mack released from prison early (opens Washington Times)

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    Allison Mack, who was convicted on racketeering and conspiracy charges in 2021 in connection to the Nxivm sex trafficking scandal, was released early from prison this week.

  20. Los Angeles Times

    ‘Smallville’ actor Allison Mack released from prison for role in NXIVM sex slave case (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    TV actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from prison.

  21. KRQE Albuquerque

    ‘Smallville’ actress sentenced in NXIVM sex cult case secures early release from prison (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    Actress Allison Mack was released early from prison in California this week after serving time related to the NXIVM sex cult, The Associated Press reported.

  22. UPI

    NXIVM sex cult member Allison Mack released from prison early (opens UPI)

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    Allison Mack, the former television star who pled guilty in a wide-ranging sexual exploitation racketeering scheme in 2019, was released from federal prison in California on Monday.

  23. AL.com

    Allison Mack of ‘Smallville’ out of prison in NXIVM cult sex-trafficking case (opens AL.com)

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    She pleaded guilty to charges that she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for Keith Raniere.

  24. Lamag

    Allison Mack, Actress and NXIVM Cult Member, Released From Prison (opens Lamag)

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    Mack was released from prison Monday morning after serving two years of her three-year sentence for racketeering charges.

  25. Rolling Stone

    Allison Mack, Former NXIVM 'Sex Cult' Leader, Released From Prison After Two Years (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The former Smallville star was sentenced to three years after pleading guilty to racketeering charges

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