Former “Smallville” actress and Nxivm member Allison Mack has been released from prison after serving three years of her sentence, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Mack was arrested in 2018 alongside other high-ranking Nxivm leaders, including founder Keith Raniere, who was convicted of racketeering charges and sentenced to 120 years in prison in 2020. Mack had pleaded guilty to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy charges prior to Raniere’s trial.
US District Judge Nicholas Garufis previously described Mack as an “essential accomplice” and a “willing and proactive ally” of Raniere. However, he also acknowledged that she may have been manipulated and felt captive within the organization. Nxivm, a self-help company based in Albany, New York, was revealed to have operated a secretive, female-only group known as DOS. Women within the group were coerced into providing compromising information and engaging in sexual activities with Raniere.
Mack’s release comes after her admission of responsibility and an apology for the negative impact she had on the lives of others. In a letter filed ahead of her sentencing, she expressed regret for lying and protecting her commitment to the delusion she believed in.
Nxivm’s actions and the revelations surrounding the DOS group have raised significant concerns about the exploitation and manipulation of vulnerable individuals within the organization. The case has shed light on the dangers of cult-like groups and the importance of protecting individuals from coercion and abuse.