Allison Mack, the former “Smallville” actress who was convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering for her role in the Nxivm cult, was released from prison on Tuesday.
Mack, 38, was sentenced to three years in prison in 2019 after pleading guilty to charges that she recruited women into Nxivm and forced them to perform sex acts with its leader, Keith Raniere. She was released from FCI Danbury in Connecticut after serving 21 months.
“I am grateful to be home and reunited with my family and friends,” Mack said in a statement. “I am committed to using my remaining time to continue my rehabilitation and to help others who have been impacted by trauma and abuse.”
Mack was one of several high-profile women who were convicted in connection with Nxivm, which was a self-help group that prosecutors said was actually a cult that used sex and emotional manipulation to control its members. Raniere was sentenced to 120 years in prison in 2020.
Mack’s release from prison comes at a time when the #MeToo movement is still going strong and there is a growing focus on the issue of sex trafficking. Her case is a reminder of the ways in which women can be exploited by powerful men and organizations.
It is also a reminder of the importance of rehabilitation for those who have been involved in criminal activity. Mack has said that she is committed to using her experience to help others who have been impacted by trauma and abuse.
Here are some additional details about Mack’s release:
- Mack was released from FCI Danbury in Connecticut on Tuesday.
- She had served 21 months of her three-year sentence.
- Mack was one of several high-profile women who were convicted in connection with Nxivm.
- Nxivm was a self-help group that prosecutors said was actually a cult that used sex and emotional manipulation to control its members.
- Raniere was sentenced to 120 years in prison in 2020.
- Mack’s release from prison comes at a time when the #MeToo movement is still going strong and there is a growing focus on the issue of sex trafficking.
- Mack has said that she is committed to using her experience to help others who have been impacted by trauma and abuse.
Here are some reactions to Mack’s release:
- “I am glad that Allison Mack is finally home,” said her lawyer, Flora Edwards. “She has served her time and is committed to making amends for her past mistakes.”
- “I am disappointed that Allison Mack has been released from prison,” said a spokesperson for the Nxivm victims’ organization, The Phoenix Rising Foundation. “She still has a long way to go in terms of making amends for her crimes.”
- “I hope that Allison Mack will use her time outside of prison to truly reflect on her actions and to help others who have been impacted by Nxivm,” said a spokesperson for the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The release of Allison Mack is a reminder of the complex issue of sex trafficking and the importance of rehabilitation for those who have been involved in criminal activity. It is also a reminder of the power of the #MeToo movement and the growing focus on the issue of sexual abuse.
