Almost 10 years ago a blogger, John Tighe, was trying to blow the whistle on NXIVM. Raniere didn't like this and went after him. Following are a few select blog posts. Kind of an interesting character.
https:// web.archive.org/web/20110607155456/http:// saratogaindecline.blogspot.com/
> This details the result of an apparent attempt on his life by poisoning with rat poison.
https:// web.archive.org/web/20110826172217/http:// saratogaindecline.blogspot.com/
> This documents some of Raniere's failure to pay taxes and other obligations
https:// web.archive.org/web/20120406130908/http:// saratogaindecline.blogspot.com/2012/03/keith-raniere-runs-away-like-little_4612.html
> He surveils Raniere's house and office, kind of interesting.
Tighe apparently hacked into NXIVM's IT system. However, it appears Raniere got the best of him…
https:// www.timesunion.com/local/article/Mixed-reaction-to-arrest-of-Saratoga-blogger-John-5275229.php
https:// www.timesunion.com/local/article/NXIVM-hacking-case-to-be-tossed-6827893.php
> He's still in jail.