Two women, including an heiress to the Seagram's liquor fortune, plead guilty to charges related to an alleged pyramid scheme that involved sex trafficking and racketeering
Two women who were part of an alleged pyramid scheme that involved sex trafficking and racketeering each pleaded guilty to related charges Friday in a New York federal court.
Clare Bronfman, an heiress to the Seagram's liquor fortune, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conceal and harbor people who were not in the United States legally for financial gain and fraudulent use of identification. Kathy Russell pleaded guilty to one charge of visa fraud.
'Smallville' actress pleads guilty to charges in sex trafficking case 00:36Prosecutors believe Mack, known for her 10-season run on the television series"Smallville," was near the top of the pyramid with Raniere and"directly or implicitly required" her slaves to engage in sexual activity with Raniere. She also allegedly received financial and other benefits from Raniere in exchange for the women's cooperation with their demands.
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