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India

Former DOS member identified in court by first name only.

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India presented a victim impact statement at Raniere's sentencing on Day 29, describing coercion and fear that collateral would be released. She requested life imprisonment. Her statement addressed the harm she described and the sentence she wanted the court to impose.

During the jury trial, testimony concerning India addressed both restrictions affecting her and assignments she imposed on others. Mark Vicente described concerns about her weight and Allison Mack's mentorship. Nicole described severe calorie restrictions affecting India and threats of consequences for India when Nicole resisted, while qualifying her recollections of weight targets and calorie limits. On cross-examination, Jay distinguished personal journal entries from assignments imposed by India, explaining that one passage was punishment writing after she exceeded her calorie limit.

India also figured in evidence and argument about work and DOS direction. Vicente described her management of Delegates, where she assigned workers to requested tasks. Agnifilo later argued that India's payment to Jay for Delegates work undermined the forced-labor allegation. During Michael Weniger's examination, the prosecution presented Raniere's instructions concerning India as evidence of his involvement in DOS practices.

Defense counsel also questioned Vicente about his encounters with India. He acknowledged raising his voice but did not recall several statements counsel suggested he had made. The court limited statements attributed to India to their effect on Vicente, not their truth.

Trial Record (20)

2019 Trial2019 Federal TrialMay 7, 2019 – Oct 27, 2020

India presented a victim impact statement at Raniere's sentencing, describing coercion and fear of collateral release and requesting life imprisonment. During the jury trial, other witnesses discussed restrictions affecting her and assignments she imposed on others.

Day 1

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Day 4

DirectMark Vicente — DirectMark VicenteMark LeskoMentioned

Summary

Mark Vicente described Raniere's authority, loyalty-based advancement, SOP financial consequences, and SOP Complete's treatment of women. He expressed shame about his participation and recalled concerns about Allison Mack and India. The court admitted his government agreement and confirmed a continuing defense objection concerning name usage.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 6

CrossMark Vicente — CrossMark VicenteMarc AgnifiloMentioned

Summary

The defense tested Vicente's documentary payments, prior statements, and NXIVM finances. Vicente distinguished paid materials from paid participation. The court limited Mexico-project questioning and rejected an email as hearsay while allowing its use to refresh recollection.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 7

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Day 19

DirectNicole — DirectNicoleMoira Kim PenzaMentioned

Summary

Nicole described sexual encounters she linked to DOS obedience and collateral, required photographs, unpaid work, branding, and her eventual departure. Emails and other records were admitted, and the court addressed objections to secondhand statements.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 20

CrossNicole — CrossNicoleMarc AgnifiloMentioned

Summary

The defense contrasted Nicole's journals and affectionate messages with her account of pressure in DOS. The court admitted photographs and an email but sustained an objection to additional message printouts.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

CrossNicole — CrossNicoleMarc AgnifiloMentioned

Summary

The defense tested Nicole's account against sexual messages, financial assistance, and her departure email. She described pressure and collateral concerns; the court limited message use and clarified an unverified claim about her collateral.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 21

CrossJay — CrossJayMarc Agnifilo1highlightMentioned

Summary

The defense challenged Jay with journal entries, an appreciative card to Keith, copied collateral, and her fraudulent marriage. She explained the card as partly sincere and partly a decoy, and admitted prior lies to federal agents.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

testimony highlightJay explained that a journal passage linking her dieting to her mother's word reflected India's statement and a punishment assignment after Jay exceeded her calorie limit, rather than an idea she developed independently.Open in transcript →

Day 23

DirectMichael Weniger — DirectMichael WenigerMoira Kim Penza1highlightMentioned

Summary

Weniger traced banking searches and DOS correspondence, qualified the banking information's reliability, and linked records to Raniere. The court admitted exhibits and outlined the remaining trial schedule.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

evidence eventCorrespondence presented through Weniger included Raniere's instructions that India remove her clothes, pose for a photograph he would take, and have it immediately sent to Allison Mack as proof.Open in transcript →

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Day 29

ProceduralVictim Impact Statements1highlightMentioned2lines spoken

Summary

Fifteen victim statements described sexual abuse, coercive control, retaliation and lasting harm. Several requested life imprisonment. The judge also asked about Kristin Keeffe's child-support negotiations before recessing for sentencing arguments.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

otherIndia described branding, sexual coercion and lasting health effects and requested life imprisonment. Jane Doe described joining DOS, refusing a proposed tattoo and leaving after alleged blackmail, while continuing to fear release of her collateral.Open in transcript →