kdag,
I share your concern. Consider the Forbes piece, circa 2003, and what was circulating on this forum, circa 2009. It sure takes the 'authorities' a long time to investigate obviously unsavory conduct.
It is my understanding that 'our favorite cult', NXIVM, donated lavishly to local politicians on both sides of the so-called fence, so this may have accounted for the turning of blind eyes. Also, I think the induction of high profile participants and benefactors is a kind of insurance against investigation/prosecution, alas.
bakkagirl
I share your concern. Consider the Forbes piece, circa 2003, and what was circulating on this forum, circa 2009. It sure takes the 'authorities' a long time to investigate obviously unsavory conduct.
It is my understanding that 'our favorite cult', NXIVM, donated lavishly to local politicians on both sides of the so-called fence, so this may have accounted for the turning of blind eyes. Also, I think the induction of high profile participants and benefactors is a kind of insurance against investigation/prosecution, alas.
bakkagirl