The federal trial of leader Keith Raniere and actress Allison Mack for sex trafficking is scheduled to begin today in Brooklyn, New York. Raniere is accused of running a sex cult/ring. Mack is accused of recruiting women to the sex ring on behalf of Raniere. They deny the allegations and claim all conduct was consensual. All the accusers were adults at the time. The organization operated out of properties near Albany, New York. Raniere is being held without bail; Mack is free on bond.