Former “Smallville” cast member Allison Mack has pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in connection with cult-like group NXIVM based in upstate New York. On Monday, the 36-year-old Mack pleaded guilty to two federal counts of racketeering and racketeering conspiracy just hours before jury selection was set to begin in the NXIVM case. Mack said the system was designed to make the female members fear that embarrassing information or photos would be revealed if they didn’t comply. Mack’s plea means she will avoid going to trial with Raniere, wealthy heiress Clare Bronfman and another member of Raniere’s inner circle, Kathy Russell. All have pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing, according to The Associated Press.

Source: Huffington Post April 08, 2019 18:22 UTC