Actress Allison Mack, known for her involvement in the Nxivm sex cult, has been released from prison early, according to federal records. The Federal Bureau of Prisons website shows that Mack was released on Monday from the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, where other high-profile actresses like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman served their sentences for their involvement in the college admissions scandal.
Mack’s release was made possible through the First Step Act (FSA) release, a law enacted during the Donald Trump administration. Under this law, federal inmates can earn up to 54 days of “good conduct” credit for each year of their imposed sentence. Inmates may also be eligible for early release through programs like the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) or through court orders based on age, medical conditions, or clemency.
Mack had been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of racketeering and conspiracy for her prominent role within Nxivm, a self-help group led by Keith Raniere. Despite facing a maximum sentence of 40 years, prosecutors recommended a lower punishment of 14 to 17½ years due to Mack’s cooperation in the government’s prosecution of her co-defendants.
Prior to her sentencing, Mack issued a statement expressing remorse for her involvement in Nxivm and vowing to spend the rest of her life making amends for her actions. In the statement addressed to “those who have been harmed by my actions,” Mack stated, “It is now of paramount importance for me to say, from the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry.”
“I threw myself into the teachings of Keith Raniere with everything I had,” she added, referring to the Nxivm leader. “I believed, whole-heartedly, that his mentorship was leading me to a better, more enlightened version of myself. I devoted my loyalty, my resources, and, ultimately, my life to him. This was the biggest mistake and regret of my life.”
Nxivm gained notoriety for its alleged sex trafficking and forced labor activities, with Mack being accused of recruiting sex slaves for Raniere. Raniere himself was sentenced to 120 years in prison for federal sex crimes and other charges.
The Nxivm case drew public attention in 2012 and faced scrutiny from law enforcement and the media. It garnered further attention when actress Catherine Oxenberg raised concerns about her daughter’s involvement in the group. Nxivm, based in Albany, New York, suspended its operations in 2018 following the revelations and legal actions against its leaders and members.
