Government to respond to convicted NXIVM founder Keith Raniere's request for evidence, new trial

The federal government asked a judge to allow it to respond to convicted NXIVM cult founder Keith Raniere's motion for a new trial and to compel the production of evidence in the case. 

"Both motions are predicated on same series of entirely meritless claims about the government’s conduct. Since the motions raise similar issues, consolidation of the government’s response will avoid unnecessary duplication," U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said in a court filing last week.

The government asked the court if it could respond in one memo to both of Raniere's motions by June 23. 

Multiple experts hired by Raniere, including Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz, have argued that the FBI tampered with evidence in his case.

Raniere was found guilty in 2019 of racketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor, wire fraud conspiracy and other charges.

Madeleine Hubbard is an international correspondent for Just the News. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.