On Monday, Smallville alum Allison Mack pleaded guilty to charges she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM spiritual leader Keith Raniere.
Smallville veteran Allison Mack pleaded guilty to charges as jury selection at the federal case against NXIVM is beginning. As she pleaded guilty to racketeering charges, Allison Mack reportedly wept while apologizing to the women who prosecutors say were exploited by Keith Raniere and the NXIVM group, making the following statement to a judge in federal court in Brooklyn:
“I believed Keith Raniere’s intentions were to help people, and I was wrong.”
Allison Mack added:
“I know I can and will be a better person.”
On Monday, Allison Mack stated she obtained compromising information and images of two unidentified women at Keith Raniere’s direction, which she threatened to make public if they didn’t perform “so-called acts of love.” Within the group, the compromising material was referred to as “collateral.”
Allison Mack’s sentencing is set for September 11th. The Smallville veteran’s guilty plea means she will avoid going to trial with Keith Raniere, heiress Clare Bronfman, and Kathy Russell (a member of Raniere’s inner circle), who have all pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing.
Allison Mack is best known for her role in Smallville as Chloe Sullivan, the intrepid journalist who became one of Clark Kent’s best friends and most trusted confidant. The character first appeared in the pilot of Smallville and Allison Mack remained in the role for ten seasons until the series finale.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
