Salzman, a former psychiatric nurse, helped Raniere found the group in the 1990s. Her intention to enter a guilty plea was first reported Tuesday by The New York Post. A guilty plea by Salzman would be significant given her high position within Nxivm (pronounced Nex-ee-um). Federal authorities described Raniere, known to his followers as “Vanguard,” as the ultimate master of the sorority. It was only after they left Nxivm, several former members have said, that they realized it operated as a cult.

Source: National Post March 13, 2019 12:11 UTC